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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.76, 1,311.15 and 326.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.76, 1,311.15 and 326.32 is: 489.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.76 : 1,311.15 = 326.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.76/1,311.15 = 326.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.76x = 1,311.15 × 326.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.76x = 427,854.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,854.47/873.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.67

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