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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.57, 1,313.94 and 356.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.57, 1,313.94 and 356.36 is: 534.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.57 : 1,313.94 = 356.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.57/1,313.94 = 356.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.57x = 1,313.94 × 356.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.57x = 468,238.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,238.94/876.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.17

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