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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.22, 1,308.83 and 324.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.22, 1,308.83 and 324.78 is: 487.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.22 : 1,308.83 = 324.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.22/1,308.83 = 324.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.22x = 1,308.83 × 324.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.22x = 425,081.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,081.81/872.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.36

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