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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.94, 1,313.34 and 327.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.94, 1,313.34 and 327.66 is: 491.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.94 : 1,313.34 = 327.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.94/1,313.34 = 327.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.94x = 1,313.34 × 327.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.94x = 430,328.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,328.98/875.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.28

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