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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.73, 1,312.79 and 388.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.73, 1,312.79 and 388.29 is: 582.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.73 : 1,312.79 = 388.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.73/1,312.79 = 388.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.73x = 1,312.79 × 388.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.73x = 509,741.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,741.29/875.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.08

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