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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 879.69, 1,319.57 and 230.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 879.69, 1,319.57 and 230.48 is: 345.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    879.69 : 1,319.57 = 230.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    879.69/1,319.57 = 230.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    879.69x = 1,319.57 × 230.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    879.69x = 304,126.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,126.74/879.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.72

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