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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.49, 1,315.29 and 389.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.49, 1,315.29 and 389.87 is: 584.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.49 : 1,315.29 = 389.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.49/1,315.29 = 389.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.49x = 1,315.29 × 389.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.49x = 512,792.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,792.11/877.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.39

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