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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.75, 1,312.36 and 387.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.75, 1,312.36 and 387.69 is: 581.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.75 : 1,312.36 = 387.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.75/1,312.36 = 387.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.75x = 1,312.36 × 387.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.75x = 508,786.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,786.91/874.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.64

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