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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.92, 1,311.36 and 387.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.92, 1,311.36 and 387.32 is: 581.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.92 : 1,311.36 = 387.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.92/1,311.36 = 387.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.92x = 1,311.36 × 387.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.92x = 507,915.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,915.96/873.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.19

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