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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.07, 1,311.69 and 354.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.07, 1,311.69 and 354.86 is: 531.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.07 : 1,311.69 = 354.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.07/1,311.69 = 354.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.07x = 1,311.69 × 354.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.07x = 465,473.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,473.38/875.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.93

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