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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 879.76, 1,214.32 and 507

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 879.76, 1,214.32 and 507 is: 699.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    879.76 : 1,214.32 = 507 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    879.76/1,214.32 = 507/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    879.76x = 1,214.32 × 507
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    879.76x = 615,660.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,660.24/879.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.80

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