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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 879.69, 1,214.03 and 486.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 879.69, 1,214.03 and 486.72 is: 671.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    879.69 : 1,214.03 = 486.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    879.69/1,214.03 = 486.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    879.69x = 1,214.03 × 486.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    879.69x = 590,892.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,892.68/879.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.71

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