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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.58, 1,313.34 and 217.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.58, 1,313.34 and 217.46 is: 326.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.58 : 1,313.34 = 217.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.58/1,313.34 = 217.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.58x = 1,313.34 × 217.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.58x = 285,598.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,598.92/875.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.18

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