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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 879.06, 1,317.99 and 532.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 879.06, 1,317.99 and 532.48 is: 798.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    879.06 : 1,317.99 = 532.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    879.06/1,317.99 = 532.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    879.06x = 1,317.99 × 532.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    879.06x = 701,803.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,803.32/879.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.36

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