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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.97, 1,313.04 and 355.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.97, 1,313.04 and 355.77 is: 533.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.97 : 1,313.04 = 355.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.97/1,313.04 = 355.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.97x = 1,313.04 × 355.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.97x = 467,140.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,140.24/875.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.28

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