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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.12, 1,316.16 and 390.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.12, 1,316.16 and 390.90 is: 585.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.12 : 1,316.16 = 390.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.12/1,316.16 = 390.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.12x = 1,316.16 × 390.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.12x = 514,486.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,486.94/878.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.90

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