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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.74, 1,307.27 and 323.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.74, 1,307.27 and 323.80 is: 485.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.74 : 1,307.27 = 323.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.74/1,307.27 = 323.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.74x = 1,307.27 × 323.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.74x = 423,291.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,291.57/871.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.57

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