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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.42, 1,317.22 and 390.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.42, 1,317.22 and 390.70 is: 586.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.42 : 1,317.22 = 390.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.42/1,317.22 = 390.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.42x = 1,317.22 × 390.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.42x = 514,637.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,637.85/877.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.54

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