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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.67, 1,210.77 and 579.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.67, 1,210.77 and 579.23 is: 799.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.67 : 1,210.77 = 579.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.67/1,210.77 = 579.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.67x = 1,210.77 × 579.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.67x = 701,314.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,314.31/877.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.06

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