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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.91, 1,313.28 and 388.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.91, 1,313.28 and 388.30 is: 582.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.91 : 1,313.28 = 388.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.91/1,313.28 = 388.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.91x = 1,313.28 × 388.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.91x = 509,946.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,946.62/874.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.86

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