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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.89, 1,308.51 and 324.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.89, 1,308.51 and 324.60 is: 487.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.89 : 1,308.51 = 324.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.89/1,308.51 = 324.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.89x = 1,308.51 × 324.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.89x = 424,742.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,742.35/871.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.15

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