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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.90, 1,313.01 and 327.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.90, 1,313.01 and 327.86 is: 491.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.90 : 1,313.01 = 327.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.90/1,313.01 = 327.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.90x = 1,313.01 × 327.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.90x = 430,483.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,483.46/875.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.48

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