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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875, 1,312.65 and 388.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875, 1,312.65 and 388.04 is: 582.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875 : 1,312.65 = 388.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875/1,312.65 = 388.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875x = 1,312.65 × 388.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875x = 509,360.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,360.71/875
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.13

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