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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.96, 1,313.58 and 388.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.96, 1,313.58 and 388.92 is: 583.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.96 : 1,313.58 = 388.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.96/1,313.58 = 388.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.96x = 1,313.58 × 388.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.96x = 510,877.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,877.53/875.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.22

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