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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.58, 1,309.45 and 386.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.58, 1,309.45 and 386.57 is: 579.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.58 : 1,309.45 = 386.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.58/1,309.45 = 386.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.58x = 1,309.45 × 386.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.58x = 506,194.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,194.09/873.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.45

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