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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.86, 1,313.80 and 328.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.86, 1,313.80 and 328.01 is: 492.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.86 : 1,313.80 = 328.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.86/1,313.80 = 328.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.86x = 1,313.80 × 328.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.86x = 430,932.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,932.15/875.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.01

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