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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.13, 1,310.74 and 326.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.13, 1,310.74 and 326.01 is: 488.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.13 : 1,310.74 = 326.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.13/1,310.74 = 326.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.13x = 1,310.74 × 326.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.13x = 427,313.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,313.53/874.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.84

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