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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.57, 1,315.70 and 389.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.57, 1,315.70 and 389.79 is: 585.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.57 : 1,315.70 = 389.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.57/1,315.70 = 389.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.57x = 1,315.70 × 389.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.57x = 512,844.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,844.75/876.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.06

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