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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 879.52, 1,318.38 and 571.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 879.52, 1,318.38 and 571.99 is: 857.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    879.52 : 1,318.38 = 571.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    879.52/1,318.38 = 571.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    879.52x = 1,318.38 × 571.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    879.52x = 754,100.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,100.18/879.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.40

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