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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 879.90, 1,320.03 and 393

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 879.90, 1,320.03 and 393 is: 589.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    879.90 : 1,320.03 = 393 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    879.90/1,320.03 = 393/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    879.90x = 1,320.03 × 393
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    879.90x = 518,771.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,771.79/879.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.58

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