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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 879.84, 1,214.15 and 506.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 879.84, 1,214.15 and 506.82 is: 699.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    879.84 : 1,214.15 = 506.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    879.84/1,214.15 = 506.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    879.84x = 1,214.15 × 506.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    879.84x = 615,346.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,346.90/879.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.39

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