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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 879.95, 1,216.65 and 770.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 879.95, 1,216.65 and 770.60 is: 1,065.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    879.95 : 1,216.65 = 770.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    879.95/1,216.65 = 770.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    879.95x = 1,216.65 × 770.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    879.95x = 937,550.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,550.49/879.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,065.46

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