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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.92, 1,211.12 and 579.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.92, 1,211.12 and 579.48 is: 799.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.92 : 1,211.12 = 579.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.92/1,211.12 = 579.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.92x = 1,211.12 × 579.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.92x = 701,816.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,816.92/877.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.41

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