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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.18, 1,313.22 and 388.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.18, 1,313.22 and 388.56 is: 583.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.18 : 1,313.22 = 388.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.18/1,313.22 = 388.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.18x = 1,313.22 × 388.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.18x = 510,264.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,264.76/875.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.04

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