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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.26, 1,308.62 and 324.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.26, 1,308.62 and 324.61 is: 487.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.26 : 1,308.62 = 324.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.26/1,308.62 = 324.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.26x = 1,308.62 × 324.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.26x = 424,788.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,788.68/872.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.00

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