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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.04, 1,311.43 and 326.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.04, 1,311.43 and 326.15 is: 489.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.04 : 1,311.43 = 326.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.04/1,311.43 = 326.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.04x = 1,311.43 × 326.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.04x = 427,715.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,715.52/874.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.36

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