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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 879, 1,317.64 and 489.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 879, 1,317.64 and 489.19 is: 733.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    879 : 1,317.64 = 489.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    879/1,317.64 = 489.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    879x = 1,317.64 × 489.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    879x = 644,571.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,571.79/879
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.30

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