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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.02, 1,310.36 and 386.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.02, 1,310.36 and 386.73 is: 579.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.02 : 1,310.36 = 386.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.02/1,310.36 = 386.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.02x = 1,310.36 × 386.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.02x = 506,753.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,753.59/874.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.80

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