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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 879.60, 1,214.37 and 658.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 879.60, 1,214.37 and 658.86 is: 909.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    879.60 : 1,214.37 = 658.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    879.60/1,214.37 = 658.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    879.60x = 1,214.37 × 658.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    879.60x = 800,099.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,099.82/879.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.62

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