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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.88, 1,314.05 and 388.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.88, 1,314.05 and 388.82 is: 583.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.88 : 1,314.05 = 388.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.88/1,314.05 = 388.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.88x = 1,314.05 × 388.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.88x = 510,922.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,922.35/875.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.32

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