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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.09, 1,308.62 and 324.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.09, 1,308.62 and 324.38 is: 486.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.09 : 1,308.62 = 324.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.09/1,308.62 = 324.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.09x = 1,308.62 × 324.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.09x = 424,490.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,490.16/872.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.75

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