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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.06, 1,314.18 and 355.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.06, 1,314.18 and 355.95 is: 533.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.06 : 1,314.18 = 355.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.06/1,314.18 = 355.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.06x = 1,314.18 × 355.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.06x = 467,782.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,782.37/876.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.96

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