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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.88, 1,210.36 and 579.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.88, 1,210.36 and 579.08 is: 798.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.88 : 1,210.36 = 579.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.88/1,210.36 = 579.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.88x = 1,210.36 × 579.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.88x = 700,895.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,895.27/877.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.40

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