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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.75, 1,311.31 and 387.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.75, 1,311.31 and 387.53 is: 580.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.75 : 1,311.31 = 387.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.75/1,311.31 = 387.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.75x = 1,311.31 × 387.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.75x = 508,171.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,171.96/874.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.93

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