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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.95, 1,312.28 and 258.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.95, 1,312.28 and 258.54 is: 387.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.95 : 1,312.28 = 258.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.95/1,312.28 = 258.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.95x = 1,312.28 × 258.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.95x = 339,271.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,271.63/874.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.76

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