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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.48, 1,314.70 and 356.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.48, 1,314.70 and 356.47 is: 534.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.48 : 1,314.70 = 356.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.48/1,314.70 = 356.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.48x = 1,314.70 × 356.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.48x = 468,651.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,651.11/876.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.70

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