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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.89, 1,312.32 and 588.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.89, 1,312.32 and 588.15 is: 882.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.89 : 1,312.32 = 588.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.89/1,312.32 = 588.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.89x = 1,312.32 × 588.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.89x = 771,841.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,841.01/874.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.21

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