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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 879.66, 1,318.65 and 359.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 879.66, 1,318.65 and 359.58 is: 539.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    879.66 : 1,318.65 = 359.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    879.66/1,318.65 = 359.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    879.66x = 1,318.65 × 359.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    879.66x = 474,160.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,160.17/879.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.03

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