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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.23, 1,312.99 and 388.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.23, 1,312.99 and 388.26 is: 582.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.23 : 1,312.99 = 388.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.23/1,312.99 = 388.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.23x = 1,312.99 × 388.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.23x = 509,780.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,780.53/875.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.45

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