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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.21, 1,310.89 and 354.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.21, 1,310.89 and 354.07 is: 530.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.21 : 1,310.89 = 354.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.21/1,310.89 = 354.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.21x = 1,310.89 × 354.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.21x = 464,146.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,146.82/874.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.93

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