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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 879.96, 1,214.30 and 506.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 879.96, 1,214.30 and 506.94 is: 699.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    879.96 : 1,214.30 = 506.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    879.96/1,214.30 = 506.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    879.96x = 1,214.30 × 506.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    879.96x = 615,577.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,577.24/879.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.55

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