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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.72, 1,314.32 and 389.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.72, 1,314.32 and 389.40 is: 583.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.72 : 1,314.32 = 389.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.72/1,314.32 = 389.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.72x = 1,314.32 × 389.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.72x = 511,796.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,796.21/876.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.76

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