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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 879.68, 1,317.47 and 706.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 879.68, 1,317.47 and 706.52 is: 1,058.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    879.68 : 1,317.47 = 706.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    879.68/1,317.47 = 706.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    879.68x = 1,317.47 × 706.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    879.68x = 930,818.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930,818.67/879.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,058.13

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