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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 879.92, 1,214.68 and 670.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 879.92, 1,214.68 and 670.14 is: 925.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    879.92 : 1,214.68 = 670.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    879.92/1,214.68 = 670.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    879.92x = 1,214.68 × 670.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    879.92x = 814,005.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,005.66/879.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.09

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