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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 879.14, 1,318.10 and 385.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 879.14, 1,318.10 and 385.31 is: 577.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    879.14 : 1,318.10 = 385.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    879.14/1,318.10 = 385.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    879.14x = 1,318.10 × 385.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    879.14x = 507,868.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,868.59/879.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.69

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