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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 879.22, 1,319.10 and 554.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 879.22, 1,319.10 and 554.14 is: 831.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    879.22 : 1,319.10 = 554.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    879.22/1,319.10 = 554.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    879.22x = 1,319.10 × 554.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    879.22x = 730,966.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,966.07/879.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.38

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