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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 879.76, 1,214.16 and 670.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 879.76, 1,214.16 and 670.54 is: 925.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    879.76 : 1,214.16 = 670.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    879.76/1,214.16 = 670.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    879.76x = 1,214.16 × 670.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    879.76x = 814,142.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,142.85/879.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.41

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