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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 879.61, 1,316.68 and 587.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 879.61, 1,316.68 and 587.35 is: 879.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    879.61 : 1,316.68 = 587.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    879.61/1,316.68 = 587.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    879.61x = 1,316.68 × 587.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    879.61x = 773,349.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,349.06/879.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.20

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