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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.65, 1,312.40 and 387.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.65, 1,312.40 and 387.63 is: 581.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.65 : 1,312.40 = 387.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.65/1,312.40 = 387.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.65x = 1,312.40 × 387.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.65x = 508,725.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,725.61/874.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.63

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