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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.37, 1,308.83 and 324.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.37, 1,308.83 and 324.95 is: 487.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.37 : 1,308.83 = 324.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.37/1,308.83 = 324.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.37x = 1,308.83 × 324.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.37x = 425,296.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,296.14/872.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.52

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