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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.80, 1,310.99 and 387.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.80, 1,310.99 and 387.59 is: 580.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.80 : 1,310.99 = 387.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.80/1,310.99 = 387.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.80x = 1,310.99 × 387.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.80x = 508,118.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,118.12/874.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.84

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