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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.05, 1,311.83 and 387.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.05, 1,311.83 and 387.83 is: 581.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.05 : 1,311.83 = 387.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.05/1,311.83 = 387.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.05x = 1,311.83 × 387.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.05x = 508,767.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,767.03/875.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.41

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