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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.32, 1,312.54 and 387.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.32, 1,312.54 and 387.80 is: 581.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.32 : 1,312.54 = 387.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.32/1,312.54 = 387.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.32x = 1,312.54 × 387.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.32x = 509,003.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,003.01/875.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.51

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