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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 879.26, 1,319.40 and 331.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 879.26, 1,319.40 and 331.82 is: 497.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    879.26 : 1,319.40 = 331.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    879.26/1,319.40 = 331.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    879.26x = 1,319.40 × 331.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    879.26x = 437,803.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,803.31/879.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.92

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