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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 879.08, 1,316.00 and 570.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 879.08, 1,316.00 and 570.05 is: 853.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    879.08 : 1,316.00 = 570.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    879.08/1,316.00 = 570.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    879.08x = 1,316.00 × 570.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    879.08x = 750,176.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,176.37/879.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.37

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