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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.04, 1,310.72 and 387.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.04, 1,310.72 and 387.09 is: 580.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.04 : 1,310.72 = 387.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.04/1,310.72 = 387.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.04x = 1,310.72 × 387.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.04x = 507,364.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,364.67/874.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.49

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