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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.28, 1,311.24 and 387.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.28, 1,311.24 and 387.02 is: 580.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.28 : 1,311.24 = 387.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.28/1,311.24 = 387.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.28x = 1,311.24 × 387.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.28x = 507,480.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,480.83/874.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.45

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