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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.42, 1,307.43 and 324.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.42, 1,307.43 and 324.07 is: 485.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.42 : 1,307.43 = 324.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.42/1,307.43 = 324.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.42x = 1,307.43 × 324.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.42x = 423,695.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,695.57/872.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.66

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