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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 879.25, 1,316.93 and 570.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 879.25, 1,316.93 and 570.16 is: 853.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    879.25 : 1,316.93 = 570.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    879.25/1,316.93 = 570.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    879.25x = 1,316.93 × 570.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    879.25x = 750,860.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,860.81/879.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.98

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