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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.97, 1,315.17 and 390.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.97, 1,315.17 and 390.37 is: 585.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.97 : 1,315.17 = 390.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.97/1,315.17 = 390.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.97x = 1,315.17 × 390.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.97x = 513,402.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,402.91/876.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.43

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