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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.59, 1,315.28 and 389.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.59, 1,315.28 and 389.96 is: 585.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.59 : 1,315.28 = 389.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.59/1,315.28 = 389.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.59x = 1,315.28 × 389.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.59x = 512,900.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,900.99/876.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.11

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