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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 879.74, 1,214.06 and 506.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 879.74, 1,214.06 and 506.74 is: 699.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    879.74 : 1,214.06 = 506.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    879.74/1,214.06 = 506.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    879.74x = 1,214.06 × 506.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    879.74x = 615,212.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,212.76/879.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.31

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