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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.82, 1,317.28 and 390.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.82, 1,317.28 and 390.84 is: 586.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.82 : 1,317.28 = 390.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.82/1,317.28 = 390.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.82x = 1,317.28 × 390.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.82x = 514,845.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,845.72/877.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.50

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