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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.01, 1,307.98 and 323.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.01, 1,307.98 and 323.95 is: 485.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.01 : 1,307.98 = 323.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.01/1,307.98 = 323.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.01x = 1,307.98 × 323.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.01x = 423,720.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,720.12/872.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.91

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