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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 879.71, 1,318.63 and 385.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 879.71, 1,318.63 and 385.69 is: 578.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    879.71 : 1,318.63 = 385.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    879.71/1,318.63 = 385.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    879.71x = 1,318.63 × 385.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    879.71x = 508,577.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,577.63/879.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.12

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