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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 879.09, 1,318.44 and 618.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 879.09, 1,318.44 and 618.27 is: 927.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    879.09 : 1,318.44 = 618.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    879.09/1,318.44 = 618.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    879.09x = 1,318.44 × 618.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    879.09x = 815,151.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,151.90/879.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.27

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