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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.80, 1,311.45 and 387.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.80, 1,311.45 and 387.58 is: 581.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.80 : 1,311.45 = 387.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.80/1,311.45 = 387.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.80x = 1,311.45 × 387.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.80x = 508,293.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,293.43/874.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.04

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