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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 879.75, 1,319.43 and 359.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 879.75, 1,319.43 and 359.61 is: 539.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    879.75 : 1,319.43 = 359.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    879.75/1,319.43 = 359.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    879.75x = 1,319.43 × 359.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    879.75x = 474,478.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,478.42/879.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.34

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