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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.89, 1,308.00 and 324.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.89, 1,308.00 and 324.07 is: 486.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.89 : 1,308.00 = 324.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.89/1,308.00 = 324.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.89x = 1,308.00 × 324.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.89x = 423,875.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,875.40/871.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.16

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