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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 879.19, 1,316.89 and 570.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 879.19, 1,316.89 and 570.14 is: 853.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    879.19 : 1,316.89 = 570.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    879.19/1,316.89 = 570.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    879.19x = 1,316.89 × 570.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    879.19x = 750,810.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,810.73/879.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.98

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