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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.76, 1,314.23 and 356.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.76, 1,314.23 and 356.54 is: 534.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.76 : 1,314.23 = 356.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.76/1,314.23 = 356.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.76x = 1,314.23 × 356.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.76x = 468,567.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,567.21/876.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.43

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