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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.46, 1,309.20 and 325.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.46, 1,309.20 and 325.02 is: 487.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.46 : 1,309.20 = 325.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.46/1,309.20 = 325.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.46x = 1,309.20 × 325.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.46x = 425,516.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,516.18/872.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.72

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