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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 879.50, 1,319.40 and 385.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 879.50, 1,319.40 and 385.88 is: 578.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    879.50 : 1,319.40 = 385.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    879.50/1,319.40 = 385.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    879.50x = 1,319.40 × 385.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    879.50x = 509,130.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,130.07/879.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.89

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