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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.06, 1,313.46 and 389.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.06, 1,313.46 and 389.07 is: 583.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.06 : 1,313.46 = 389.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.06/1,313.46 = 389.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.06x = 1,313.46 × 389.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.06x = 511,027.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,027.88/876.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.33

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