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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.17, 1,311.63 and 387.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.17, 1,311.63 and 387.15 is: 580.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.17 : 1,311.63 = 387.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.17/1,311.63 = 387.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.17x = 1,311.63 × 387.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.17x = 507,797.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,797.55/874.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.89

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