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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 879.96, 1,213.46 and 670.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 879.96, 1,213.46 and 670.14 is: 924.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    879.96 : 1,213.46 = 670.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    879.96/1,213.46 = 670.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    879.96x = 1,213.46 × 670.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    879.96x = 813,188.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,188.08/879.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.12

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