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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 879.76, 1,318.74 and 331.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 879.76, 1,318.74 and 331.24 is: 496.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    879.76 : 1,318.74 = 331.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    879.76/1,318.74 = 331.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    879.76x = 1,318.74 × 331.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    879.76x = 436,819.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,819.44/879.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.52

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