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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.07, 812.54 and 389.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.07, 812.54 and 389.90 is: 537.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.07 : 812.54 = 389.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.07/812.54 = 389.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.07x = 812.54 × 389.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.07x = 316,812.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,812.35/589.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.82

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