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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.73, 1,314.89 and 356.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.73, 1,314.89 and 356.59 is: 534.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.73 : 1,314.89 = 356.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.73/1,314.89 = 356.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.73x = 1,314.89 × 356.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.73x = 468,876.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,876.63/876.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.80

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