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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.98, 1,316.37 and 390.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.98, 1,316.37 and 390.77 is: 585.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.98 : 1,316.37 = 390.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.98/1,316.37 = 390.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.98x = 1,316.37 × 390.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.98x = 514,397.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,397.90/877.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.89

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