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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.89, 1,307.76 and 324.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.89, 1,307.76 and 324.06 is: 486.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.89 : 1,307.76 = 324.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.89/1,307.76 = 324.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.89x = 1,307.76 × 324.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.89x = 423,792.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,792.71/871.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.06

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