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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 879, 1,318.14 and 392.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 879, 1,318.14 and 392.37 is: 588.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    879 : 1,318.14 = 392.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    879/1,318.14 = 392.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    879x = 1,318.14 × 392.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    879x = 517,198.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,198.59/879
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.39

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