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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.96, 1,314.70 and 356.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.96, 1,314.70 and 356.25 is: 534.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.96 : 1,314.70 = 356.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.96/1,314.70 = 356.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.96x = 1,314.70 × 356.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.96x = 468,361.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,361.88/875.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.68

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