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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 879.39, 1,317.60 and 570.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 879.39, 1,317.60 and 570.78 is: 855.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    879.39 : 1,317.60 = 570.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    879.39/1,317.60 = 570.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    879.39x = 1,317.60 × 570.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    879.39x = 752,059.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,059.73/879.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.21

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