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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.05, 1,309.73 and 386.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.05, 1,309.73 and 386.10 is: 579.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.05 : 1,309.73 = 386.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.05/1,309.73 = 386.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.05x = 1,309.73 × 386.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.05x = 505,684.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,684.82/873.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.22

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