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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.40, 1,312.69 and 327.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.40, 1,312.69 and 327.57 is: 491.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.40 : 1,312.69 = 327.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.40/1,312.69 = 327.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.40x = 1,312.69 × 327.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.40x = 429,997.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,997.86/875.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.20

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