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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 879.60, 1,313.68 and 706.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 879.60, 1,313.68 and 706.56 is: 1,055.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    879.60 : 1,313.68 = 706.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    879.60/1,313.68 = 706.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    879.60x = 1,313.68 × 706.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    879.60x = 928,193.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,193.74/879.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055.25

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