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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 879.34, 1,315.44 and 659.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 879.34, 1,315.44 and 659.82 is: 987.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    879.34 : 1,315.44 = 659.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    879.34/1,315.44 = 659.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    879.34x = 1,315.44 × 659.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    879.34x = 867,953.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,953.62/879.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.05

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