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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.10, 1,312.74 and 327.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.10, 1,312.74 and 327.14 is: 490.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.10 : 1,312.74 = 327.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.10/1,312.74 = 327.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.10x = 1,312.74 × 327.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.10x = 429,443.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,443.20/875.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.74

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