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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.97, 1,310.85 and 386.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.97, 1,310.85 and 386.97 is: 581.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.97 : 1,310.85 = 386.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.97/1,310.85 = 386.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.97x = 1,310.85 × 386.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.97x = 507,259.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,259.62/872.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.07

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