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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.17, 1,310.36 and 387.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.17, 1,310.36 and 387.11 is: 580.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.17 : 1,310.36 = 387.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.17/1,310.36 = 387.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.17x = 1,310.36 × 387.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.17x = 507,244.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,244.97/874.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.26

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