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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 879.84, 1,317.24 and 697.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 879.84, 1,317.24 and 697.50 is: 1,044.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    879.84 : 1,317.24 = 697.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    879.84/1,317.24 = 697.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    879.84x = 1,317.24 × 697.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    879.84x = 918,774.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,774.90/879.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,044.25

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