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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.47, 1,312.16 and 387.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.47, 1,312.16 and 387.41 is: 581.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.47 : 1,312.16 = 387.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.47/1,312.16 = 387.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.47x = 1,312.16 × 387.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.47x = 508,338.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,338.99/874.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.31

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