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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.09, 1,314.21 and 328.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.09, 1,314.21 and 328.15 is: 492.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.09 : 1,314.21 = 328.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.09/1,314.21 = 328.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.09x = 1,314.21 × 328.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.09x = 431,258.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,258.01/876.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.25

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