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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 879.73, 1,319.45 and 535.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 879.73, 1,319.45 and 535.28 is: 802.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    879.73 : 1,319.45 = 535.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    879.73/1,319.45 = 535.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    879.73x = 1,319.45 × 535.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    879.73x = 706,270.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,270.87/879.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.83

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