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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 879.42, 1,318.74 and 392.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 879.42, 1,318.74 and 392.13 is: 588.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    879.42 : 1,318.74 = 392.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    879.42/1,318.74 = 392.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    879.42x = 1,318.74 × 392.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    879.42x = 517,117.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,117.52/879.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.02

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