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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 879.22, 1,317.93 and 508.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 879.22, 1,317.93 and 508.56 is: 762.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    879.22 : 1,317.93 = 508.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    879.22/1,317.93 = 508.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    879.22x = 1,317.93 × 508.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    879.22x = 670,246.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,246.48/879.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.32

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