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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.69, 1,312.34 and 388.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.69, 1,312.34 and 388.09 is: 582.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.69 : 1,312.34 = 388.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.69/1,312.34 = 388.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.69x = 1,312.34 × 388.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.69x = 509,300.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,300.44/874.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.26

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