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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.58, 1,310.95 and 387.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.58, 1,310.95 and 387.57 is: 580.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.58 : 1,310.95 = 387.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.58/1,310.95 = 387.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.58x = 1,310.95 × 387.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.58x = 508,084.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,084.89/874.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.95

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