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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 879.03, 1,318.79 and 385.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 879.03, 1,318.79 and 385.35 is: 578.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    879.03 : 1,318.79 = 385.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    879.03/1,318.79 = 385.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    879.03x = 1,318.79 × 385.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    879.03x = 508,193.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,193.80/879.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.13

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