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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.46, 1,312.16 and 387.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.46, 1,312.16 and 387.56 is: 581.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.46 : 1,312.16 = 387.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.46/1,312.16 = 387.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.46x = 1,312.16 × 387.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.46x = 508,542.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,542.07/874.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.55

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