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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.99, 1,211.66 and 479.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.99, 1,211.66 and 479.68 is: 661.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.99 : 1,211.66 = 479.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.99/1,211.66 = 479.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.99x = 1,211.66 × 479.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.99x = 581,209.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,209.07/877.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.98

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