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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 879.73, 1,316.99 and 676.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 879.73, 1,316.99 and 676.69 is: 1,013.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    879.73 : 1,316.99 = 676.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    879.73/1,316.99 = 676.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    879.73x = 1,316.99 × 676.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    879.73x = 891,192.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,192.36/879.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.03

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