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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.78, 1,310.67 and 326.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.78, 1,310.67 and 326.22 is: 489.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.78 : 1,310.67 = 326.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.78/1,310.67 = 326.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.78x = 1,310.67 × 326.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.78x = 427,566.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,566.77/873.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.33

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