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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.77, 1,313.64 and 226.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.77, 1,313.64 and 226.51 is: 339.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.77 : 1,313.64 = 226.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.77/1,313.64 = 226.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.77x = 1,313.64 × 226.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.77x = 297,552.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,552.60/875.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.76

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