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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 879.66, 1,214.46 and 617.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 879.66, 1,214.46 and 617.94 is: 853.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    879.66 : 1,214.46 = 617.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    879.66/1,214.46 = 617.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    879.66x = 1,214.46 × 617.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    879.66x = 750,463.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,463.41/879.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.13

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