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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.97, 1,312.62 and 388.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.97, 1,312.62 and 388.02 is: 582.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.97 : 1,312.62 = 388.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.97/1,312.62 = 388.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.97x = 1,312.62 × 388.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.97x = 509,322.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,322.81/874.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.11

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