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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.12, 1,314.78 and 329.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.12, 1,314.78 and 329.02 is: 493.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.12 : 1,314.78 = 329.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.12/1,314.78 = 329.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.12x = 1,314.78 × 329.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.12x = 432,588.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,588.92/877.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.19

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