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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.33, 1,314.63 and 389.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.33, 1,314.63 and 389.79 is: 584.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.33 : 1,314.63 = 389.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.33/1,314.63 = 389.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.33x = 1,314.63 × 389.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.33x = 512,429.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,429.63/876.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.75

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