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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.61, 1,314.55 and 356.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.61, 1,314.55 and 356.87 is: 535.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.61 : 1,314.55 = 356.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.61/1,314.55 = 356.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.61x = 1,314.55 × 356.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.61x = 469,115.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,115.99/876.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.15

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