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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 879.70, 1,319.04 and 441.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 879.70, 1,319.04 and 441.04 is: 661.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    879.70 : 1,319.04 = 441.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    879.70/1,319.04 = 441.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    879.70x = 1,319.04 × 441.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    879.70x = 581,749.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,749.40/879.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.30

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