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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.92, 1,311.22 and 386.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.92, 1,311.22 and 386.98 is: 580.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.92 : 1,311.22 = 386.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.92/1,311.22 = 386.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.92x = 1,311.22 × 386.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.92x = 507,413.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,413.12/873.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.62

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