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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.24, 1,310.55 and 387.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.24, 1,310.55 and 387.03 is: 580.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.24 : 1,310.55 = 387.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.24/1,310.55 = 387.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.24x = 1,310.55 × 387.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.24x = 507,222.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,222.17/874.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.19

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