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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.18, 1,311.44 and 387.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.18, 1,311.44 and 387.24 is: 580.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.18 : 1,311.44 = 387.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.18/1,311.44 = 387.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.18x = 1,311.44 × 387.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.18x = 507,842.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,842.03/874.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.94

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