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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.74, 1,316.71 and 390.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.74, 1,316.71 and 390.72 is: 586.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.74 : 1,316.71 = 390.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.74/1,316.71 = 390.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.74x = 1,316.71 × 390.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.74x = 514,468.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,468.16/877.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.13

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