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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.03, 1,309.71 and 386.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.03, 1,309.71 and 386.10 is: 579.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.03 : 1,309.71 = 386.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.03/1,309.71 = 386.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.03x = 1,309.71 × 386.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.03x = 505,679.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,679.03/873.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.22

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