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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 879.65, 1,318.76 and 440.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 879.65, 1,318.76 and 440.87 is: 660.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    879.65 : 1,318.76 = 440.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    879.65/1,318.76 = 440.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    879.65x = 1,318.76 × 440.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    879.65x = 581,395.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,395.13/879.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.94

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