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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.12, 1,314.63 and 356.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.12, 1,314.63 and 356.50 is: 534.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.12 : 1,314.63 = 356.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.12/1,314.63 = 356.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.12x = 1,314.63 × 356.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.12x = 468,667.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,667.24/876.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.94

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