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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.60, 1,316.47 and 390.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.60, 1,316.47 and 390.66 is: 586.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.60 : 1,316.47 = 390.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.60/1,316.47 = 390.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.60x = 1,316.47 × 390.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.60x = 514,286.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,286.99/877.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.01

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