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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 879.75, 1,319.76 and 638.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 879.75, 1,319.76 and 638.10 is: 957.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    879.75 : 1,319.76 = 638.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    879.75/1,319.76 = 638.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    879.75x = 1,319.76 × 638.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    879.75x = 842,138.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,138.86/879.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.25

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