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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 879.04, 1,316.93 and 634.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 879.04, 1,316.93 and 634.96 is: 951.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    879.04 : 1,316.93 = 634.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    879.04/1,316.93 = 634.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    879.04x = 1,316.93 × 634.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    879.04x = 836,191.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,191.29/879.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 951.26

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