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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.37, 1,308.99 and 324.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.37, 1,308.99 and 324.67 is: 487.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.37 : 1,308.99 = 324.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.37/1,308.99 = 324.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.37x = 1,308.99 × 324.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.37x = 424,989.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,989.78/872.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.17

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