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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.22, 1,207.35 and 579.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.22, 1,207.35 and 579.99 is: 800.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.22 : 1,207.35 = 579.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.22/1,207.35 = 579.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.22x = 1,207.35 × 579.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.22x = 700,250.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,250.93/875.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.09

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