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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 879.55, 1,321.35 and 606.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 879.55, 1,321.35 and 606.18 is: 910.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    879.55 : 1,321.35 = 606.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    879.55/1,321.35 = 606.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    879.55x = 1,321.35 × 606.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    879.55x = 800,969.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,969.34/879.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.66

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