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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 879.64, 1,321.62 and 662.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 879.64, 1,321.62 and 662.56 is: 995.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    879.64 : 1,321.62 = 662.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    879.64/1,321.62 = 662.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    879.64x = 1,321.62 × 662.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    879.64x = 875,652.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,652.55/879.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 995.47

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