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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.06, 1,314.53 and 356.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.06, 1,314.53 and 356.31 is: 534.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.06 : 1,314.53 = 356.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.06/1,314.53 = 356.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.06x = 1,314.53 × 356.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.06x = 468,379.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,379.74/876.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.64

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