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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 879.26, 1,214.91 and 630.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 879.26, 1,214.91 and 630.15 is: 870.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    879.26 : 1,214.91 = 630.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    879.26/1,214.91 = 630.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    879.26x = 1,214.91 × 630.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    879.26x = 765,575.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,575.54/879.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.71

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