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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.95, 1,312.71 and 388.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.95, 1,312.71 and 388.02 is: 582.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.95 : 1,312.71 = 388.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.95/1,312.71 = 388.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.95x = 1,312.71 × 388.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.95x = 509,357.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,357.73/874.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.16

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