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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.47, 1,315.19 and 389.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.47, 1,315.19 and 389.50 is: 584.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.47 : 1,315.19 = 389.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.47/1,315.19 = 389.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.47x = 1,315.19 × 389.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.47x = 512,264.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,264.19/876.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.47

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