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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.08, 1,311.66 and 387.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.08, 1,311.66 and 387.76 is: 581.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.08 : 1,311.66 = 387.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.08/1,311.66 = 387.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.08x = 1,311.66 × 387.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.08x = 508,609.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,609.28/875.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.21

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