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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.75, 1,307.58 and 323.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.75, 1,307.58 and 323.74 is: 485.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.75 : 1,307.58 = 323.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.75/1,307.58 = 323.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.75x = 1,307.58 × 323.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.75x = 423,315.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,315.95/871.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.59

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