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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.55, 1,314.83 and 356.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.55, 1,314.83 and 356.56 is: 534.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.55 : 1,314.83 = 356.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.55/1,314.83 = 356.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.55x = 1,314.83 × 356.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.55x = 468,815.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,815.78/876.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.84

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