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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.14, 1,313.05 and 327.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.14, 1,313.05 and 327.77 is: 491.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.14 : 1,313.05 = 327.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.14/1,313.05 = 327.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.14x = 1,313.05 × 327.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.14x = 430,378.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,378.40/876.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.22

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