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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.12, 1,308.67 and 324.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.12, 1,308.67 and 324.68 is: 487.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.12 : 1,308.67 = 324.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.12/1,308.67 = 324.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.12x = 1,308.67 × 324.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.12x = 424,891.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,891.62/872.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.19

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