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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.62, 1,315.22 and 389.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.62, 1,315.22 and 389.58 is: 584.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.62 : 1,315.22 = 389.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.62/1,315.22 = 389.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.62x = 1,315.22 × 389.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.62x = 512,383.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,383.41/876.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.50

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