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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.72, 1,315.26 and 389.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.72, 1,315.26 and 389.79 is: 584.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.72 : 1,315.26 = 389.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.72/1,315.26 = 389.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.72x = 1,315.26 × 389.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.72x = 512,675.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,675.20/876.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.77

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