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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 879.08, 1,211.83 and 583.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 879.08, 1,211.83 and 583.83 is: 804.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    879.08 : 1,211.83 = 583.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    879.08/1,211.83 = 583.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    879.08x = 1,211.83 × 583.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    879.08x = 707,501.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,501.25/879.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.82

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