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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 879.81, 1,214.70 and 600.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 879.81, 1,214.70 and 600.51 is: 829.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    879.81 : 1,214.70 = 600.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    879.81/1,214.70 = 600.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    879.81x = 1,214.70 × 600.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    879.81x = 729,441.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,441.80/879.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.09

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