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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 879.63, 1,214.01 and 530.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 879.63, 1,214.01 and 530.25 is: 731.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    879.63 : 1,214.01 = 530.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    879.63/1,214.01 = 530.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    879.63x = 1,214.01 × 530.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    879.63x = 643,728.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,728.80/879.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.82

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