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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.24, 1,313.18 and 327.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.24, 1,313.18 and 327.24 is: 490.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.24 : 1,313.18 = 327.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.24/1,313.18 = 327.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.24x = 1,313.18 × 327.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.24x = 429,725.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,725.02/875.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.98

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