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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.80, 1,207.35 and 579.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.80, 1,207.35 and 579.96 is: 800.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.80 : 1,207.35 = 579.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.80/1,207.35 = 579.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.80x = 1,207.35 × 579.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.80x = 700,214.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,214.71/874.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.43

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