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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.35, 1,310.81 and 387.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.35, 1,310.81 and 387.27 is: 580.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.35 : 1,310.81 = 387.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.35/1,310.81 = 387.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.35x = 1,310.81 × 387.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.35x = 507,635.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,635.45/874.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.59

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