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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.99, 1,313.96 and 355.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.99, 1,313.96 and 355.84 is: 533.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.99 : 1,313.96 = 355.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.99/1,313.96 = 355.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.99x = 1,313.96 × 355.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.99x = 467,559.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,559.93/875.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.75

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