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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.11, 1,312.46 and 583.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.11, 1,312.46 and 583.43 is: 876.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.11 : 1,312.46 = 583.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.11/1,312.46 = 583.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.11x = 1,312.46 × 583.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.11x = 765,721.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,721.25/874.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.00

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