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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 879.05, 1,211.96 and 682.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 879.05, 1,211.96 and 682.22 is: 940.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    879.05 : 1,211.96 = 682.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    879.05/1,211.96 = 682.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    879.05x = 1,211.96 × 682.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    879.05x = 826,828.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,828.09/879.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.59

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