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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.57, 1,315.17 and 389.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.57, 1,315.17 and 389.58 is: 584.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.57 : 1,315.17 = 389.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.57/1,315.17 = 389.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.57x = 1,315.17 × 389.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.57x = 512,363.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,363.93/876.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.51

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