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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 879.58, 1,318.88 and 554.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 879.58, 1,318.88 and 554.25 is: 831.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    879.58 : 1,318.88 = 554.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    879.58/1,318.88 = 554.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    879.58x = 1,318.88 × 554.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    879.58x = 730,989.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,989.24/879.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.07

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