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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.15, 1,314.54 and 356.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.15, 1,314.54 and 356.49 is: 534.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.15 : 1,314.54 = 356.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.15/1,314.54 = 356.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.15x = 1,314.54 × 356.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.15x = 468,620.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,620.36/876.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.86

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