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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.44, 1,311.97 and 387.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.44, 1,311.97 and 387.84 is: 581.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.44 : 1,311.97 = 387.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.44/1,311.97 = 387.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.44x = 1,311.97 × 387.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.44x = 508,826.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,826.92/874.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.89

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