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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.02, 1,311.85 and 387.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.02, 1,311.85 and 387.73 is: 581.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.02 : 1,311.85 = 387.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.02/1,311.85 = 387.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.02x = 1,311.85 × 387.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.02x = 508,643.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,643.60/875.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.29

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