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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 879.94, 1,214.13 and 526.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 879.94, 1,214.13 and 526.12 is: 725.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    879.94 : 1,214.13 = 526.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    879.94/1,214.13 = 526.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    879.94x = 1,214.13 × 526.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    879.94x = 638,778.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,778.08/879.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.93

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