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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 879.03, 1,316.61 and 467.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 879.03, 1,316.61 and 467.55 is: 700.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    879.03 : 1,316.61 = 467.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    879.03/1,316.61 = 467.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    879.03x = 1,316.61 × 467.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    879.03x = 615,581.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,581.01/879.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.30

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