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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.62, 1,313.88 and 389.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.62, 1,313.88 and 389.02 is: 583.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.62 : 1,313.88 = 389.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.62/1,313.88 = 389.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.62x = 1,313.88 × 389.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.62x = 511,125.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,125.60/875.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.73

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