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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.10, 1,314.40 and 529.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.10, 1,314.40 and 529.54 is: 794.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.10 : 1,314.40 = 529.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.10/1,314.40 = 529.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.10x = 1,314.40 × 529.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.10x = 696,027.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,027.38/876.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.46

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