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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.63, 1,309.17 and 324.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.63, 1,309.17 and 324.83 is: 487.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.63 : 1,309.17 = 324.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.63/1,309.17 = 324.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.63x = 1,309.17 × 324.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.63x = 425,257.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,257.69/872.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.33

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