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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.67, 1,312.20 and 327.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.67, 1,312.20 and 327.11 is: 490.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.67 : 1,312.20 = 327.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.67/1,312.20 = 327.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.67x = 1,312.20 × 327.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.67x = 429,227.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,227.18/874.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.73

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