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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.60, 1,312.95 and 327.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.60, 1,312.95 and 327.62 is: 491.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.60 : 1,312.95 = 327.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.60/1,312.95 = 327.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.60x = 1,312.95 × 327.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.60x = 430,148.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,148.68/875.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.26

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