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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.70, 1,313.10 and 327.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.70, 1,313.10 and 327.69 is: 491.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.70 : 1,313.10 = 327.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.70/1,313.10 = 327.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.70x = 1,313.10 × 327.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.70x = 430,289.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,289.74/875.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.37

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