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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 879.19, 1,319.07 and 615.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 879.19, 1,319.07 and 615.92 is: 924.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    879.19 : 1,319.07 = 615.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    879.19/1,319.07 = 615.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    879.19x = 1,319.07 × 615.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    879.19x = 812,433.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,433.84/879.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.07

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