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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.79, 1,313.91 and 356.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.79, 1,313.91 and 356.09 is: 534.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.79 : 1,313.91 = 356.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.79/1,313.91 = 356.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.79x = 1,313.91 × 356.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.79x = 467,863.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,863.64/875.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.22

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