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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.86, 1,312.59 and 583.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.86, 1,312.59 and 583.53 is: 875.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.86 : 1,312.59 = 583.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.86/1,312.59 = 583.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.86x = 1,312.59 × 583.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.86x = 765,937.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,937.83/874.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.50

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