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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.20, 1,305.96 and 323.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.20, 1,305.96 and 323.23 is: 484.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.20 : 1,305.96 = 323.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.20/1,305.96 = 323.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.20x = 1,305.96 × 323.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.20x = 422,125.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,125.45/871.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.54

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