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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 879.27, 1,212.00 and 668.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 879.27, 1,212.00 and 668.77 is: 921.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    879.27 : 1,212.00 = 668.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    879.27/1,212.00 = 668.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    879.27x = 1,212.00 × 668.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    879.27x = 810,543.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,543.70/879.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.84

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