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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.04, 1,314.53 and 389.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.04, 1,314.53 and 389.07 is: 583.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.04 : 1,314.53 = 389.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.04/1,314.53 = 389.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.04x = 1,314.53 × 389.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.04x = 511,444.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,444.19/876.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.82

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