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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.70, 1,313.97 and 356.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.70, 1,313.97 and 356.07 is: 534.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.70 : 1,313.97 = 356.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.70/1,313.97 = 356.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.70x = 1,313.97 × 356.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.70x = 467,865.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,865.30/875.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.28

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