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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.89, 1,312.50 and 327.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.89, 1,312.50 and 327.06 is: 490.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.89 : 1,312.50 = 327.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.89/1,312.50 = 327.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.89x = 1,312.50 × 327.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.89x = 429,266.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,266.25/874.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.65

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