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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.55, 1,314 and 389.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.55, 1,314 and 389.01 is: 583.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.55 : 1,314 = 389.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.55/1,314 = 389.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.55x = 1,314 × 389.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.55x = 511,159.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,159.14/875.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.81

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