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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 879.15, 1,318.98 and 385.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 879.15, 1,318.98 and 385.36 is: 578.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    879.15 : 1,318.98 = 385.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    879.15/1,318.98 = 385.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    879.15x = 1,318.98 × 385.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    879.15x = 508,280.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,280.28/879.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.15

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