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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 879.91, 1,319.72 and 331.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 879.91, 1,319.72 and 331.94 is: 497.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    879.91 : 1,319.72 = 331.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    879.91/1,319.72 = 331.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    879.91x = 1,319.72 × 331.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    879.91x = 438,069.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,069.50/879.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.86

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