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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.56, 1,314.96 and 389.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.56, 1,314.96 and 389.60 is: 584.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.56 : 1,314.96 = 389.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.56/1,314.96 = 389.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.56x = 1,314.96 × 389.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.56x = 512,308.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,308.42/876.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.45

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