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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.17, 1,310.85 and 326.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.17, 1,310.85 and 326.34 is: 489.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.17 : 1,310.85 = 326.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.17/1,310.85 = 326.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.17x = 1,310.85 × 326.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.17x = 427,782.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,782.79/874.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.36

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