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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 879.54, 1,319.52 and 605.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 879.54, 1,319.52 and 605.76 is: 908.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    879.54 : 1,319.52 = 605.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    879.54/1,319.52 = 605.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    879.54x = 1,319.52 × 605.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    879.54x = 799,312.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,312.44/879.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.78

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