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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.86, 1,314.26 and 328.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.86, 1,314.26 and 328.14 is: 492.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.86 : 1,314.26 = 328.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.86/1,314.26 = 328.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.86x = 1,314.26 × 328.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.86x = 431,261.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,261.28/875.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.39

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