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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.67, 1,309.60 and 386.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.67, 1,309.60 and 386.61 is: 579.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.67 : 1,309.60 = 386.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.67/1,309.60 = 386.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.67x = 1,309.60 × 386.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.67x = 506,304.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,304.46/873.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.51

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