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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.96, 1,313.94 and 328.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.96, 1,313.94 and 328.53 is: 492.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.96 : 1,313.94 = 328.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.96/1,313.94 = 328.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.96x = 1,313.94 × 328.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.96x = 431,668.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,668.71/875.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.80

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