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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 879.67, 1,214.33 and 669.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 879.67, 1,214.33 and 669.88 is: 924.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    879.67 : 1,214.33 = 669.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    879.67/1,214.33 = 669.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    879.67x = 1,214.33 × 669.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    879.67x = 813,455.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,455.38/879.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.73

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