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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.96, 1,315.86 and 391.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.96, 1,315.86 and 391.02 is: 586.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.96 : 1,315.86 = 391.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.96/1,315.86 = 391.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.96x = 1,315.86 × 391.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.96x = 514,527.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,527.58/877.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.05

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