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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.05, 1,310.33 and 386.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.05, 1,310.33 and 386.83 is: 579.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.05 : 1,310.33 = 386.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.05/1,310.33 = 386.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.05x = 1,310.33 × 386.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.05x = 506,875.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,875.38/874.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.92

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