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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.69, 1,315.17 and 356.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.69, 1,315.17 and 356.74 is: 535.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.69 : 1,315.17 = 356.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.69/1,315.17 = 356.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.69x = 1,315.17 × 356.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.69x = 469,170.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,170.46/876.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.16

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