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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.62, 1,316.88 and 391.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.62, 1,316.88 and 391.02 is: 586.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.62 : 1,316.88 = 391.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.62/1,316.88 = 391.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.62x = 1,316.88 × 391.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.62x = 514,926.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,926.42/877.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.73

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