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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.18, 1,307.68 and 324.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.18, 1,307.68 and 324.06 is: 485.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.18 : 1,307.68 = 324.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.18/1,307.68 = 324.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.18x = 1,307.68 × 324.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.18x = 423,766.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,766.78/872.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.87

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