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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.25, 1,311.66 and 326.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.25, 1,311.66 and 326.88 is: 489.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.25 : 1,311.66 = 326.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.25/1,311.66 = 326.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.25x = 1,311.66 × 326.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.25x = 428,755.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,755.42/875.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.87

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