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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.11, 1,309.72 and 386.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.11, 1,309.72 and 386.16 is: 579.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.11 : 1,309.72 = 386.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.11/1,309.72 = 386.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.11x = 1,309.72 × 386.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.11x = 505,761.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,761.48/873.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.26

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