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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.03, 1,316.84 and 390.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.03, 1,316.84 and 390.81 is: 586.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.03 : 1,316.84 = 390.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.03/1,316.84 = 390.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.03x = 1,316.84 × 390.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.03x = 514,634.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,634.24/878.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.12

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