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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.99, 1,314.34 and 328.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.99, 1,314.34 and 328.51 is: 492.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.99 : 1,314.34 = 328.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.99/1,314.34 = 328.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.99x = 1,314.34 × 328.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.99x = 431,773.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,773.83/876.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.34

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