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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 879.56, 1,213.38 and 569

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 879.56, 1,213.38 and 569 is: 784.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    879.56 : 1,213.38 = 569 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    879.56/1,213.38 = 569/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    879.56x = 1,213.38 × 569
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    879.56x = 690,413.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,413.22/879.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.95

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