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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 879.39, 1,213.65 and 529.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 879.39, 1,213.65 and 529.88 is: 731.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    879.39 : 1,213.65 = 529.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    879.39/1,213.65 = 529.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    879.39x = 1,213.65 × 529.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    879.39x = 643,082.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,082.79/879.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.28

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