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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.18, 1,311.27 and 586.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.18, 1,311.27 and 586.18 is: 879.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.18 : 1,311.27 = 586.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.18/1,311.27 = 586.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.18x = 1,311.27 × 586.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.18x = 768,640.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,640.25/874.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.27

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