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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.48, 1,309.95 and 386.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.48, 1,309.95 and 386.94 is: 580.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.48 : 1,309.95 = 386.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.48/1,309.95 = 386.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.48x = 1,309.95 × 386.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.48x = 506,872.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,872.05/873.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.29

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