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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 879.94, 1,319.89 and 359.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 879.94, 1,319.89 and 359.83 is: 539.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    879.94 : 1,319.89 = 359.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    879.94/1,319.89 = 359.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    879.94x = 1,319.89 × 359.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    879.94x = 474,936.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,936.02/879.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.74

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