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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.23, 1,314.69 and 356.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.23, 1,314.69 and 356.27 is: 534.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.23 : 1,314.69 = 356.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.23/1,314.69 = 356.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.23x = 1,314.69 × 356.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.23x = 468,378.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,378.03/876.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.54

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