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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 879.98, 1,214.46 and 600.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 879.98, 1,214.46 and 600.53 is: 828.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    879.98 : 1,214.46 = 600.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    879.98/1,214.46 = 600.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    879.98x = 1,214.46 × 600.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    879.98x = 729,313.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,313.59/879.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.79

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