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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.88, 1,311.96 and 387.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.88, 1,311.96 and 387.59 is: 581.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.88 : 1,311.96 = 387.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.88/1,311.96 = 387.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.88x = 1,311.96 × 387.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.88x = 508,496.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,496.02/874.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.22

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