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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.09, 1,305.60 and 322.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.09, 1,305.60 and 322.99 is: 484.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.09 : 1,305.60 = 322.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.09/1,305.60 = 322.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.09x = 1,305.60 × 322.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.09x = 421,695.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,695.74/871.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.10

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