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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 879.66, 1,318.53 and 571.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 879.66, 1,318.53 and 571.73 is: 856.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    879.66 : 1,318.53 = 571.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    879.66/1,318.53 = 571.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    879.66x = 1,318.53 × 571.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    879.66x = 753,843.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,843.65/879.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.98

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