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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.34, 1,311.74 and 326.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.34, 1,311.74 and 326.54 is: 489.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.34 : 1,311.74 = 326.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.34/1,311.74 = 326.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.34x = 1,311.74 × 326.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.34x = 428,329.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,329.84/874.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.89

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