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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.76, 1,312.37 and 258.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.76, 1,312.37 and 258.53 is: 387.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.76 : 1,312.37 = 258.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.76/1,312.37 = 258.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.76x = 1,312.37 × 258.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.76x = 339,279.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,279.16/874.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.86

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