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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 879.91, 1,214.42 and 669.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 879.91, 1,214.42 and 669.75 is: 924.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    879.91 : 1,214.42 = 669.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    879.91/1,214.42 = 669.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    879.91x = 1,214.42 × 669.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    879.91x = 813,357.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,357.80/879.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.36

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