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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.03, 1,315.70 and 390.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.03, 1,315.70 and 390.08 is: 585.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.03 : 1,315.70 = 390.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.03/1,315.70 = 390.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.03x = 1,315.70 × 390.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.03x = 513,228.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,228.26/877.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.19

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