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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 879.85, 1,214.12 and 786.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 879.85, 1,214.12 and 786.29 is: 1,085.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    879.85 : 1,214.12 = 786.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    879.85/1,214.12 = 786.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    879.85x = 1,214.12 × 786.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    879.85x = 954,646.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,646.48/879.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,085.02

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