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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.82, 1,307.42 and 323.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.82, 1,307.42 and 323.99 is: 485.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.82 : 1,307.42 = 323.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.82/1,307.42 = 323.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.82x = 1,307.42 × 323.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.82x = 423,591.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,591.01/871.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.87

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