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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.56, 1,313.85 and 356.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.56, 1,313.85 and 356.43 is: 534.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.56 : 1,313.85 = 356.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.56/1,313.85 = 356.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.56x = 1,313.85 × 356.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.56x = 468,301.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,301.82/876.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.25

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