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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 879.18, 1,214.28 and 583.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 879.18, 1,214.28 and 583.92 is: 806.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    879.18 : 1,214.28 = 583.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    879.18/1,214.28 = 583.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    879.18x = 1,214.28 × 583.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    879.18x = 709,042.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,042.38/879.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.48

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