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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.56, 1,310.55 and 386.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.56, 1,310.55 and 386.75 is: 580.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.56 : 1,310.55 = 386.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.56/1,310.55 = 386.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.56x = 1,310.55 × 386.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.56x = 506,853.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,853.28/873.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.22

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