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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.72, 1,310.58 and 386.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.72, 1,310.58 and 386.64 is: 579.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.72 : 1,310.58 = 386.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.72/1,310.58 = 386.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.72x = 1,310.58 × 386.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.72x = 506,722.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,722.65/873.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.96

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