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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.72, 1,316.42 and 390.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.72, 1,316.42 and 390.68 is: 585.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.72 : 1,316.42 = 390.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.72/1,316.42 = 390.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.72x = 1,316.42 × 390.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.72x = 514,298.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,298.97/877.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.95

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