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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 879.29, 1,318.48 and 440.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 879.29, 1,318.48 and 440.07 is: 659.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    879.29 : 1,318.48 = 440.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    879.29/1,318.48 = 440.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    879.29x = 1,318.48 × 440.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    879.29x = 580,223.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,223.49/879.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.88

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