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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 879.06, 1,317.87 and 697.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 879.06, 1,317.87 and 697.26 is: 1,045.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    879.06 : 1,317.87 = 697.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    879.06/1,317.87 = 697.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    879.06x = 1,317.87 × 697.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    879.06x = 918,898.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,898.04/879.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.32

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