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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.19, 1,312.92 and 327.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.19, 1,312.92 and 327.45 is: 491.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.19 : 1,312.92 = 327.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.19/1,312.92 = 327.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.19x = 1,312.92 × 327.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.19x = 429,911.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,911.55/875.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.22

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