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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 879.98, 1,215.20 and 585.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 879.98, 1,215.20 and 585.44 is: 808.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    879.98 : 1,215.20 = 585.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    879.98/1,215.20 = 585.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    879.98x = 1,215.20 × 585.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    879.98x = 711,426.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,426.63/879.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.46

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