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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 879, 1,213.08 and 486.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 879, 1,213.08 and 486.12 is: 670.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    879 : 1,213.08 = 486.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    879/1,213.08 = 486.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    879x = 1,213.08 × 486.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    879x = 589,702.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,702.45/879
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.88

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