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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 879.46, 1,214.29 and 599.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 879.46, 1,214.29 and 599.54 is: 827.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    879.46 : 1,214.29 = 599.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    879.46/1,214.29 = 599.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    879.46x = 1,214.29 × 599.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    879.46x = 728,010.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,010.10/879.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.79

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