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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.23, 1,313.45 and 327.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.23, 1,313.45 and 327.85 is: 492.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.23 : 1,313.45 = 327.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.23/1,313.45 = 327.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.23x = 1,313.45 × 327.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.23x = 430,614.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,614.58/875.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.00

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