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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 879.48, 1,214.01 and 669.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 879.48, 1,214.01 and 669.69 is: 924.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    879.48 : 1,214.01 = 669.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    879.48/1,214.01 = 669.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    879.48x = 1,214.01 × 669.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    879.48x = 813,010.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,010.36/879.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.42

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