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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 879.62, 1,319.13 and 359.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 879.62, 1,319.13 and 359.60 is: 539.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    879.62 : 1,319.13 = 359.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    879.62/1,319.13 = 359.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    879.62x = 1,319.13 × 359.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    879.62x = 474,362.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,362.45/879.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.28

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