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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 879.11, 1,213.30 and 506.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 879.11, 1,213.30 and 506.08 is: 698.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    879.11 : 1,213.30 = 506.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    879.11/1,213.30 = 506.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    879.11x = 1,213.30 × 506.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    879.11x = 614,026.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,026.48/879.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.46

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