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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.91, 1,313.75 and 356.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.91, 1,313.75 and 356.20 is: 534.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.91 : 1,313.75 = 356.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.91/1,313.75 = 356.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.91x = 1,313.75 × 356.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.91x = 467,957.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,957.75/875.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.25

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