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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.82, 1,310.94 and 354.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.82, 1,310.94 and 354.30 is: 530.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.82 : 1,310.94 = 354.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.82/1,310.94 = 354.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.82x = 1,310.94 × 354.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.82x = 464,466.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,466.04/874.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.93

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