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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.72, 1,312.28 and 387.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.72, 1,312.28 and 387.91 is: 581.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.72 : 1,312.28 = 387.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.72/1,312.28 = 387.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.72x = 1,312.28 × 387.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.72x = 509,044.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,044.22/874.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.95

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