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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.07, 1,313.01 and 388.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.07, 1,313.01 and 388.08 is: 582.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.07 : 1,313.01 = 388.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.07/1,313.01 = 388.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.07x = 1,313.01 × 388.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.07x = 509,552.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,552.92/875.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.30

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