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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.74, 1,314 and 389.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.74, 1,314 and 389.24 is: 583.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.74 : 1,314 = 389.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.74/1,314 = 389.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.74x = 1,314 × 389.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.74x = 511,461.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,461.36/876.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.37

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