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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.09, 1,310.52 and 386.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.09, 1,310.52 and 386.87 is: 580.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.09 : 1,310.52 = 386.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.09/1,310.52 = 386.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.09x = 1,310.52 × 386.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.09x = 507,000.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,000.87/874.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.04

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