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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.19, 1,314.42 and 328.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.19, 1,314.42 and 328.45 is: 492.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.19 : 1,314.42 = 328.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.19/1,314.42 = 328.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.19x = 1,314.42 × 328.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.19x = 431,721.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,721.25/876.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.73

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