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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.90, 1,315.56 and 329.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.90, 1,315.56 and 329.07 is: 493.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.90 : 1,315.56 = 329.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.90/1,315.56 = 329.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.90x = 1,315.56 × 329.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.90x = 432,911.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,911.33/876.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.68

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