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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 879.74, 1,213.90 and 506.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 879.74, 1,213.90 and 506.77 is: 699.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    879.74 : 1,213.90 = 506.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    879.74/1,213.90 = 506.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    879.74x = 1,213.90 × 506.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    879.74x = 615,166.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,166.22/879.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.26

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