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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.78, 1,314.35 and 329.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.78, 1,314.35 and 329.32 is: 493.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.78 : 1,314.35 = 329.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.78/1,314.35 = 329.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.78x = 1,314.35 × 329.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.78x = 432,841.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,841.74/876.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.67

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