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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 879.83, 1,319.75 and 230.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 879.83, 1,319.75 and 230.55 is: 345.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    879.83 : 1,319.75 = 230.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    879.83/1,319.75 = 230.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    879.83x = 1,319.75 × 230.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    879.83x = 304,267.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,267.21/879.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.83

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