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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.98, 1,319 and 392.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.98, 1,319 and 392.08 is: 588.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.98 : 1,319 = 392.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.98/1,319 = 392.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.98x = 1,319 × 392.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.98x = 517,153.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,153.52/878.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.36

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