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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.38, 1,312.98 and 381.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.38, 1,312.98 and 381.78 is: 572.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.38 : 1,312.98 = 381.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.38/1,312.98 = 381.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.38x = 1,312.98 × 381.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.38x = 501,269.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,269.50/875.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.63

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