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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.93, 1,314.35 and 389.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.93, 1,314.35 and 389.31 is: 584.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.93 : 1,314.35 = 389.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.93/1,314.35 = 389.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.93x = 1,314.35 × 389.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.93x = 511,687.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,687.65/875.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.17

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