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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.28, 1,316.34 and 534.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.28, 1,316.34 and 534.52 is: 802.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.28 : 1,316.34 = 534.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.28/1,316.34 = 534.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.28x = 1,316.34 × 534.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.28x = 703,610.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,610.06/876.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.95

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