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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 879.20, 1,212 and 584

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 879.20, 1,212 and 584 is: 805.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    879.20 : 1,212 = 584 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    879.20/1,212 = 584/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    879.20x = 1,212 × 584
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    879.20x = 707,808
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,808/879.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.06

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