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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.60, 1,314.80 and 328.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.60, 1,314.80 and 328.52 is: 492.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.60 : 1,314.80 = 328.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.60/1,314.80 = 328.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.60x = 1,314.80 × 328.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.60x = 431,938.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,938.10/876.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.74

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