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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 879.49, 1,213.83 and 670.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 879.49, 1,213.83 and 670.36 is: 925.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    879.49 : 1,213.83 = 670.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    879.49/1,213.83 = 670.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    879.49x = 1,213.83 × 670.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    879.49x = 813,703.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,703.08/879.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.20

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