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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 879.16, 1,317.48 and 553.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 879.16, 1,317.48 and 553.60 is: 829.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    879.16 : 1,317.48 = 553.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    879.16/1,317.48 = 553.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    879.16x = 1,317.48 × 553.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    879.16x = 729,356.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,356.93/879.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.61

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