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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.52, 1,314.42 and 389.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.52, 1,314.42 and 389.23 is: 583.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.52 : 1,314.42 = 389.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.52/1,314.42 = 389.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.52x = 1,314.42 × 389.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.52x = 511,611.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,611.70/876.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.69

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