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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.62, 1,315.38 and 390.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.62, 1,315.38 and 390.02 is: 585.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.62 : 1,315.38 = 390.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.62/1,315.38 = 390.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.62x = 1,315.38 × 390.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.62x = 513,024.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,024.51/876.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.23

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