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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.76, 1,312.12 and 387.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.76, 1,312.12 and 387.72 is: 581.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.76 : 1,312.12 = 387.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.76/1,312.12 = 387.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.76x = 1,312.12 × 387.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.76x = 508,735.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,735.17/874.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.57

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