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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.10, 1,313.80 and 327.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.10, 1,313.80 and 327.98 is: 491.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.10 : 1,313.80 = 327.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.10/1,313.80 = 327.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.10x = 1,313.80 × 327.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.10x = 430,900.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,900.12/876.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.84

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