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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.87, 1,315.38 and 389.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.87, 1,315.38 and 389.84 is: 584.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.87 : 1,315.38 = 389.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.87/1,315.38 = 389.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.87x = 1,315.38 × 389.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.87x = 512,787.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,787.74/876.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.79

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