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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 879.30, 1,214.43 and 599.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 879.30, 1,214.43 and 599.05 is: 827.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    879.30 : 1,214.43 = 599.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    879.30/1,214.43 = 599.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    879.30x = 1,214.43 × 599.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    879.30x = 727,496.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,496.72/879.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.36

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