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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.06, 1,310.19 and 325.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.06, 1,310.19 and 325.90 is: 488.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.06 : 1,310.19 = 325.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.06/1,310.19 = 325.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.06x = 1,310.19 × 325.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.06x = 426,990.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,990.92/874.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.51

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