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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.80, 1,311.87 and 354.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.80, 1,311.87 and 354.72 is: 531.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.80 : 1,311.87 = 354.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.80/1,311.87 = 354.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.80x = 1,311.87 × 354.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.80x = 465,346.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,346.53/874.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.95

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