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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.56, 1,313.46 and 388.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.56, 1,313.46 and 388.60 is: 582.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.56 : 1,313.46 = 388.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.56/1,313.46 = 388.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.56x = 1,313.46 × 388.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.56x = 510,410.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,410.56/875.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.95

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