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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.13, 1,313.20 and 388.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.13, 1,313.20 and 388.18 is: 582.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.13 : 1,313.20 = 388.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.13/1,313.20 = 388.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.13x = 1,313.20 × 388.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.13x = 509,757.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,757.98/875.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.49

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