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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 879.45, 1,213.77 and 786.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 879.45, 1,213.77 and 786.69 is: 1,085.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    879.45 : 1,213.77 = 786.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    879.45/1,213.77 = 786.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    879.45x = 1,213.77 × 786.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    879.45x = 954,860.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,860.72/879.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,085.75

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