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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.75, 1,314.67 and 356.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.75, 1,314.67 and 356.45 is: 534.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.75 : 1,314.67 = 356.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.75/1,314.67 = 356.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.75x = 1,314.67 × 356.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.75x = 468,614.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,614.72/876.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.49

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