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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 879.60, 1,212.39 and 617.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 879.60, 1,212.39 and 617.16 is: 850.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    879.60 : 1,212.39 = 617.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    879.60/1,212.39 = 617.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    879.60x = 1,212.39 × 617.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    879.60x = 748,238.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,238.61/879.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.66

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