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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.82, 1,312.29 and 258.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.82, 1,312.29 and 258.50 is: 387.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.82 : 1,312.29 = 258.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.82/1,312.29 = 258.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.82x = 1,312.29 × 258.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.82x = 339,226.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,226.97/874.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.77

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