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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.59, 1,211.06 and 479.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.59, 1,211.06 and 479.24 is: 661.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.59 : 1,211.06 = 479.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.59/1,211.06 = 479.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.59x = 1,211.06 × 479.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.59x = 580,390.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,390.14/877.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.35

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