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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.91, 1,311.78 and 387.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.91, 1,311.78 and 387.30 is: 581.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.91 : 1,311.78 = 387.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.91/1,311.78 = 387.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.91x = 1,311.78 × 387.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.91x = 508,052.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,052.39/873.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.36

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