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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.99, 1,313.58 and 327.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.99, 1,313.58 and 327.78 is: 491.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.99 : 1,313.58 = 327.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.99/1,313.58 = 327.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.99x = 1,313.58 × 327.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.99x = 430,565.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,565.25/875.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.52

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