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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877, 1,314.60 and 389.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877, 1,314.60 and 389.56 is: 583.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877 : 1,314.60 = 389.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877/1,314.60 = 389.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877x = 1,314.60 × 389.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877x = 512,115.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,115.58/877
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.94

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