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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.68, 1,313.11 and 327.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.68, 1,313.11 and 327.47 is: 491.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.68 : 1,313.11 = 327.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.68/1,313.11 = 327.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.68x = 1,313.11 × 327.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.68x = 430,004.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,004.13/875.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.05

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