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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.80, 1,314.10 and 382.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.80, 1,314.10 and 382.36 is: 573.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.80 : 1,314.10 = 382.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.80/1,314.10 = 382.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.80x = 1,314.10 × 382.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.80x = 502,459.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,459.28/875.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.71

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