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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.81, 1,309.42 and 386.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.81, 1,309.42 and 386.00 is: 579.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.81 : 1,309.42 = 386.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.81/1,309.42 = 386.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.81x = 1,309.42 × 386.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.81x = 505,439.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,439.39/872.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.09

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