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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 879.87, 1,214.06 and 596.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 879.87, 1,214.06 and 596.40 is: 822.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    879.87 : 1,214.06 = 596.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    879.87/1,214.06 = 596.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    879.87x = 1,214.06 × 596.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    879.87x = 724,062.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,062.40/879.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.92

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