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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 879.02, 1,212.96 and 486.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 879.02, 1,212.96 and 486.02 is: 670.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    879.02 : 1,212.96 = 486.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    879.02/1,212.96 = 486.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    879.02x = 1,212.96 × 486.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    879.02x = 589,518.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,518.12/879.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.65

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