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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.08, 1,310.72 and 326.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.08, 1,310.72 and 326.12 is: 489.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.08 : 1,310.72 = 326.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.08/1,310.72 = 326.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.08x = 1,310.72 × 326.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.08x = 427,443.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,443.82/874.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.02

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