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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 879.56, 1,319.66 and 533.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 879.56, 1,319.66 and 533.12 is: 799.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    879.56 : 1,319.66 = 533.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    879.56/1,319.66 = 533.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    879.56x = 1,319.66 × 533.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    879.56x = 703,529.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,529.87/879.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.87

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