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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.91, 1,307.85 and 324.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.91, 1,307.85 and 324.08 is: 486.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.91 : 1,307.85 = 324.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.91/1,307.85 = 324.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.91x = 1,307.85 × 324.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.91x = 423,841.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,841.49/871.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.11

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