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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.72, 1,313.77 and 327.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.72, 1,313.77 and 327.91 is: 491.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.72 : 1,313.77 = 327.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.72/1,313.77 = 327.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.72x = 1,313.77 × 327.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.72x = 430,792.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,792.57/875.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.93

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