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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 879.81, 1,319.38 and 359.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 879.81, 1,319.38 and 359.53 is: 539.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    879.81 : 1,319.38 = 359.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    879.81/1,319.38 = 359.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    879.81x = 1,319.38 × 359.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    879.81x = 474,356.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,356.69/879.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.16

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