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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.51, 1,314.81 and 389.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.51, 1,314.81 and 389.60 is: 584.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.51 : 1,314.81 = 389.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.51/1,314.81 = 389.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.51x = 1,314.81 × 389.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.51x = 512,249.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,249.98/876.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.42

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