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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.72, 1,311 and 585.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.72, 1,311 and 585.28 is: 877.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.72 : 1,311 = 585.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.72/1,311 = 585.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.72x = 1,311 × 585.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.72x = 767,302.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,302.08/874.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.20

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