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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.50, 1,313.87 and 389.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.50, 1,313.87 and 389.15 is: 583.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.50 : 1,313.87 = 389.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.50/1,313.87 = 389.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.50x = 1,313.87 × 389.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.50x = 511,284.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,284.00/876.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.33

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