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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.05, 1,315.80 and 390.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.05, 1,315.80 and 390.06 is: 585.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.05 : 1,315.80 = 390.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.05/1,315.80 = 390.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.05x = 1,315.80 × 390.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.05x = 513,240.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,240.95/877.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.19

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