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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.11, 1,311.84 and 326.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.11, 1,311.84 and 326.92 is: 490.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.11 : 1,311.84 = 326.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.11/1,311.84 = 326.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.11x = 1,311.84 × 326.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.11x = 428,866.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,866.73/875.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.07

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