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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 879.24, 1,213.31 and 486.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 879.24, 1,213.31 and 486.26 is: 671.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    879.24 : 1,213.31 = 486.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    879.24/1,213.31 = 486.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    879.24x = 1,213.31 × 486.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    879.24x = 589,979.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,979.27/879.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.01

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