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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 879.66, 1,316.19 and 526.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 879.66, 1,316.19 and 526.97 is: 788.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    879.66 : 1,316.19 = 526.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    879.66/1,316.19 = 526.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    879.66x = 1,316.19 × 526.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    879.66x = 693,588.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,588.65/879.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.47

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