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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.53, 1,311.59 and 387.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.53, 1,311.59 and 387.31 is: 580.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.53 : 1,311.59 = 387.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.53/1,311.59 = 387.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.53x = 1,311.59 × 387.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.53x = 507,989.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,989.99/874.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.87

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