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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.04, 1,312.87 and 354.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.04, 1,312.87 and 354.88 is: 532.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.04 : 1,312.87 = 354.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.04/1,312.87 = 354.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.04x = 1,312.87 × 354.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.04x = 465,911.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,911.31/875.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.45

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