Finding the Fourth Proportional to 879.68, 1,316.78 and 659
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 879.68, 1,316.78 and 659 is: 986.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
879.68 : 1,316.78 = 659 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
879.68/1,316.78 = 659/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
879.68x = 1,316.78 × 659 - Step 4: Simplify right side
879.68x = 867,758.02 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 867,758.02/879.68 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 986.45
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