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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.83, 1,313.98 and 328.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.83, 1,313.98 and 328.02 is: 492.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.83 : 1,313.98 = 328.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.83/1,313.98 = 328.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.83x = 1,313.98 × 328.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.83x = 431,010.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,010.08/875.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.12

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