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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.07, 1,314.24 and 389.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.07, 1,314.24 and 389.11 is: 583.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.07 : 1,314.24 = 389.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.07/1,314.24 = 389.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.07x = 1,314.24 × 389.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.07x = 511,383.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,383.93/876.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.72

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