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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.35, 1,311.84 and 387.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.35, 1,311.84 and 387.33 is: 581.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.35 : 1,311.84 = 387.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.35/1,311.84 = 387.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.35x = 1,311.84 × 387.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.35x = 508,114.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,114.99/874.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.13

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