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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.78, 1,312.85 and 328.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.78, 1,312.85 and 328.32 is: 492.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.78 : 1,312.85 = 328.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.78/1,312.85 = 328.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.78x = 1,312.85 × 328.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.78x = 431,028.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,028.35/875.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.17

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