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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 879.20, 1,317.64 and 359.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 879.20, 1,317.64 and 359.04 is: 538.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    879.20 : 1,317.64 = 359.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    879.20/1,317.64 = 359.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    879.20x = 1,317.64 × 359.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    879.20x = 473,085.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,085.47/879.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.09

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