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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.50, 1,311.90 and 387.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.50, 1,311.90 and 387.54 is: 581.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.50 : 1,311.90 = 387.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.50/1,311.90 = 387.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.50x = 1,311.90 × 387.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.50x = 508,413.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,413.73/874.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.38

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