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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.61, 1,313.96 and 355.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.61, 1,313.96 and 355.66 is: 533.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.61 : 1,313.96 = 355.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.61/1,313.96 = 355.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.61x = 1,313.96 × 355.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.61x = 467,317.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,317.95/875.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.71

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