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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 879.91, 1,214.19 and 506.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 879.91, 1,214.19 and 506.96 is: 699.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    879.91 : 1,214.19 = 506.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    879.91/1,214.19 = 506.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    879.91x = 1,214.19 × 506.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    879.91x = 615,544.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,544.24/879.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.55

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