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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 879.72, 1,214.58 and 565.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 879.72, 1,214.58 and 565.14 is: 780.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    879.72 : 1,214.58 = 565.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    879.72/1,214.58 = 565.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    879.72x = 1,214.58 × 565.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    879.72x = 686,407.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,407.74/879.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.26

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