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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.92, 1,311.54 and 388.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.92, 1,311.54 and 388.14 is: 581.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.92 : 1,311.54 = 388.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.92/1,311.54 = 388.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.92x = 1,311.54 × 388.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.92x = 509,061.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,061.14/874.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.84

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