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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 879.44, 1,213.57 and 486.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 879.44, 1,213.57 and 486.44 is: 671.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    879.44 : 1,213.57 = 486.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    879.44/1,213.57 = 486.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    879.44x = 1,213.57 × 486.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    879.44x = 590,322.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,322.92/879.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.25

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