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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.48, 1,312.94 and 388.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.48, 1,312.94 and 388.96 is: 583.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.48 : 1,312.94 = 388.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.48/1,312.94 = 388.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.48x = 1,312.94 × 388.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.48x = 510,681.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,681.14/875.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.32

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