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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.93, 1,314.25 and 356.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.93, 1,314.25 and 356.32 is: 534.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.93 : 1,314.25 = 356.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.93/1,314.25 = 356.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.93x = 1,314.25 × 356.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.93x = 468,293.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,293.56/876.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.01

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