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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 879.94, 1,211.70 and 630.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 879.94, 1,211.70 and 630.82 is: 868.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    879.94 : 1,211.70 = 630.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    879.94/1,211.70 = 630.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    879.94x = 1,211.70 × 630.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    879.94x = 764,364.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,364.59/879.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868.66

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