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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.20, 1,316.16 and 390.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.20, 1,316.16 and 390.16 is: 585.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.20 : 1,316.16 = 390.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.20/1,316.16 = 390.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.20x = 1,316.16 × 390.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.20x = 513,512.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,512.99/877.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.40

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