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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.99, 1,314.14 and 382.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.99, 1,314.14 and 382.38 is: 573.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.99 : 1,314.14 = 382.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.99/1,314.14 = 382.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.99x = 1,314.14 × 382.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.99x = 502,498.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,498.94/875.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.64

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