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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 879.60, 1,319.08 and 359.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 879.60, 1,319.08 and 359.48 is: 539.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    879.60 : 1,319.08 = 359.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    879.60/1,319.08 = 359.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    879.60x = 1,319.08 × 359.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    879.60x = 474,182.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,182.88/879.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.09

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