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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 879.68, 1,319.07 and 385.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 879.68, 1,319.07 and 385.89 is: 578.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    879.68 : 1,319.07 = 385.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    879.68/1,319.07 = 385.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    879.68x = 1,319.07 × 385.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    879.68x = 509,012.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,012.62/879.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.63

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