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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 879.66, 1,213.38 and 683.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 879.66, 1,213.38 and 683.10 is: 942.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    879.66 : 1,213.38 = 683.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    879.66/1,213.38 = 683.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    879.66x = 1,213.38 × 683.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    879.66x = 828,859.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,859.88/879.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.25

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