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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.82, 1,375.19 and 389.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.82, 1,375.19 and 389.75 is: 584.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.82 : 1,375.19 = 389.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.82/1,375.19 = 389.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.82x = 1,375.19 × 389.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.82x = 535,975.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,975.13/916.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.60

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