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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 879.66, 1,315.44 and 707.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 879.66, 1,315.44 and 707.13 is: 1,057.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    879.66 : 1,315.44 = 707.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    879.66/1,315.44 = 707.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    879.66x = 1,315.44 × 707.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    879.66x = 930,187.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930,187.09/879.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057.44

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