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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.28, 1,313.61 and 328.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.28, 1,313.61 and 328.06 is: 491.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.28 : 1,313.61 = 328.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.28/1,313.61 = 328.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.28x = 1,313.61 × 328.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.28x = 430,942.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,942.90/876.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.79

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