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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.12, 1,313.86 and 363.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.12, 1,313.86 and 363.16 is: 544.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.12 : 1,313.86 = 363.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.12/1,313.86 = 363.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.12x = 1,313.86 × 363.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.12x = 477,141.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,141.40/876.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.61

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