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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.84, 1,315.51 and 329.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.84, 1,315.51 and 329.06 is: 493.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.84 : 1,315.51 = 329.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.84/1,315.51 = 329.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.84x = 1,315.51 × 329.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.84x = 432,881.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,881.72/876.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.69

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