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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 879.99, 1,214.22 and 506.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 879.99, 1,214.22 and 506.91 is: 699.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    879.99 : 1,214.22 = 506.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    879.99/1,214.22 = 506.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    879.99x = 1,214.22 × 506.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    879.99x = 615,500.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,500.26/879.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.44

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