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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 879.27, 1,318.29 and 385.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 879.27, 1,318.29 and 385.44 is: 577.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    879.27 : 1,318.29 = 385.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    879.27/1,318.29 = 385.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    879.27x = 1,318.29 × 385.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    879.27x = 508,121.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,121.70/879.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.89

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