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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.13, 1,314.03 and 328.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.13, 1,314.03 and 328.20 is: 492.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.13 : 1,314.03 = 328.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.13/1,314.03 = 328.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.13x = 1,314.03 × 328.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.13x = 431,258.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,258.08/876.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.23

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