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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 879.08, 1,213.07 and 486.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 879.08, 1,213.07 and 486.09 is: 670.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    879.08 : 1,213.07 = 486.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    879.08/1,213.07 = 486.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    879.08x = 1,213.07 × 486.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    879.08x = 589,658.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,658.77/879.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.77

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