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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 879.72, 1,318.50 and 590.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 879.72, 1,318.50 and 590.28 is: 884.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    879.72 : 1,318.50 = 590.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    879.72/1,318.50 = 590.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    879.72x = 1,318.50 × 590.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    879.72x = 778,284.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,284.18/879.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.70

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