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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.09, 1,311.62 and 326.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.09, 1,311.62 and 326.38 is: 489.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.09 : 1,311.62 = 326.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.09/1,311.62 = 326.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.09x = 1,311.62 × 326.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.09x = 428,086.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,086.54/874.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.75

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