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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.68, 1,311.75 and 387.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.68, 1,311.75 and 387.18 is: 580.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.68 : 1,311.75 = 387.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.68/1,311.75 = 387.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.68x = 1,311.75 × 387.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.68x = 507,883.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,883.37/874.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.65

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