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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 879.96, 1,214.06 and 506.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 879.96, 1,214.06 and 506.81 is: 699.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    879.96 : 1,214.06 = 506.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    879.96/1,214.06 = 506.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    879.96x = 1,214.06 × 506.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    879.96x = 615,289.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,289.14/879.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.22

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