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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.14, 1,314 and 356

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.14, 1,314 and 356 is: 533.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.14 : 1,314 = 356 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.14/1,314 = 356/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.14x = 1,314 × 356
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.14x = 467,784
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,784/876.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.91

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