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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.93, 1,312.75 and 355.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.93, 1,312.75 and 355.32 is: 532.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.93 : 1,312.75 = 355.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.93/1,312.75 = 355.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.93x = 1,312.75 × 355.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.93x = 466,447.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,447.22/875.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.52

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