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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 879.71, 1,214.03 and 486.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 879.71, 1,214.03 and 486.77 is: 671.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    879.71 : 1,214.03 = 486.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    879.71/1,214.03 = 486.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    879.71x = 1,214.03 × 486.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    879.71x = 590,950.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,950.95/879.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.76

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