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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.79, 1,313.67 and 226.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.79, 1,313.67 and 226.51 is: 339.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.79 : 1,313.67 = 226.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.79/1,313.67 = 226.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.79x = 1,313.67 × 226.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.79x = 297,559.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,559.39/875.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.76

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