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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 879.88, 1,317.12 and 571.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 879.88, 1,317.12 and 571.06 is: 854.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    879.88 : 1,317.12 = 571.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    879.88/1,317.12 = 571.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    879.88x = 1,317.12 × 571.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    879.88x = 752,154.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,154.55/879.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.84

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