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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.99, 1,312.18 and 258.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.99, 1,312.18 and 258.54 is: 387.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.99 : 1,312.18 = 258.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.99/1,312.18 = 258.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.99x = 1,312.18 × 258.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.99x = 339,251.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,251.02/874.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.72

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