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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 879.69, 1,319.25 and 607.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 879.69, 1,319.25 and 607.53 is: 911.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    879.69 : 1,319.25 = 607.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    879.69/1,319.25 = 607.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    879.69x = 1,319.25 × 607.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    879.69x = 801,483.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,483.95/879.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.10

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