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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.12, 1,311.18 and 387.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.12, 1,311.18 and 387.04 is: 580.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.12 : 1,311.18 = 387.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.12/1,311.18 = 387.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.12x = 1,311.18 × 387.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.12x = 507,479.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,479.11/874.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.56

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