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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 879.20, 1,213.19 and 486.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 879.20, 1,213.19 and 486.14 is: 670.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    879.20 : 1,213.19 = 486.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    879.20/1,213.19 = 486.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    879.20x = 1,213.19 × 486.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    879.20x = 589,771.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,771.69/879.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.81

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