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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.85, 1,207.31 and 579.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.85, 1,207.31 and 579.87 is: 800.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.85 : 1,207.31 = 579.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.85/1,207.31 = 579.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.85x = 1,207.31 × 579.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.85x = 700,079.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,079.95/874.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.23

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