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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 879.60, 1,316.28 and 647.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 879.60, 1,316.28 and 647.94 is: 969.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    879.60 : 1,316.28 = 647.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    879.60/1,316.28 = 647.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    879.60x = 1,316.28 × 647.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    879.60x = 852,870.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,870.46/879.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 969.61

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