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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.18, 1,313.12 and 319.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.18, 1,313.12 and 319.95 is: 480.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.18 : 1,313.12 = 319.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.18/1,313.12 = 319.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.18x = 1,313.12 × 319.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.18x = 420,131.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,131.14/875.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.05

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