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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.10, 1,313.70 and 328.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.10, 1,313.70 and 328.12 is: 492.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.10 : 1,313.70 = 328.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.10/1,313.70 = 328.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.10x = 1,313.70 × 328.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.10x = 431,051.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,051.24/876.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.01

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