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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 879.62, 1,319.72 and 392.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 879.62, 1,319.72 and 392.58 is: 589.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    879.62 : 1,319.72 = 392.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    879.62/1,319.72 = 392.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    879.62x = 1,319.72 × 392.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    879.62x = 518,095.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,095.68/879.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.00

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