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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.77, 1,306.64 and 323.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.77, 1,306.64 and 323.60 is: 485.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.77 : 1,306.64 = 323.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.77/1,306.64 = 323.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.77x = 1,306.64 × 323.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.77x = 422,832.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,832.78/871.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.03

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