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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 879.26, 1,320.72 and 697.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 879.26, 1,320.72 and 697.92 is: 1,048.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    879.26 : 1,320.72 = 697.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    879.26/1,320.72 = 697.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    879.26x = 1,320.72 × 697.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    879.26x = 921,756.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,756.90/879.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,048.33

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