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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 879.86, 1,214.62 and 659.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 879.86, 1,214.62 and 659.54 is: 910.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    879.86 : 1,214.62 = 659.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    879.86/1,214.62 = 659.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    879.86x = 1,214.62 × 659.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    879.86x = 801,090.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,090.47/879.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.47

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