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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 879.59, 1,320.40 and 514.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 879.59, 1,320.40 and 514.64 is: 772.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    879.59 : 1,320.40 = 514.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    879.59/1,320.40 = 514.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    879.59x = 1,320.40 × 514.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    879.59x = 679,524.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,524.05/879.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.55

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