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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.37, 1,312.01 and 387.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.37, 1,312.01 and 387.76 is: 581.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.37 : 1,312.01 = 387.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.37/1,312.01 = 387.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.37x = 1,312.01 × 387.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.37x = 508,745.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,745.00/874.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.84

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