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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 879.16, 1,213.33 and 657.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 879.16, 1,213.33 and 657.73 is: 907.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    879.16 : 1,213.33 = 657.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    879.16/1,213.33 = 657.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    879.16x = 1,213.33 × 657.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    879.16x = 798,043.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,043.54/879.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.73

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