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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.91, 1,312.65 and 355.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.91, 1,312.65 and 355.02 is: 532.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.91 : 1,312.65 = 355.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.91/1,312.65 = 355.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.91x = 1,312.65 × 355.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.91x = 466,017.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,017.00/874.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.65

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