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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 879.05, 1,212.98 and 486.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 879.05, 1,212.98 and 486.10 is: 670.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    879.05 : 1,212.98 = 486.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    879.05/1,212.98 = 486.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    879.05x = 1,212.98 × 486.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    879.05x = 589,628.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,628.66/879.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.75

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