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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 879.63, 1,319.45 and 359.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 879.63, 1,319.45 and 359.88 is: 539.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    879.63 : 1,319.45 = 359.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    879.63/1,319.45 = 359.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    879.63x = 1,319.45 × 359.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    879.63x = 474,841.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,841.87/879.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.82

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