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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.64, 1,312.03 and 381.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.64, 1,312.03 and 381.06 is: 571.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.64 : 1,312.03 = 381.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.64/1,312.03 = 381.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.64x = 1,312.03 × 381.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.64x = 499,962.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,962.63/874.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.62

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