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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.76, 1,307.98 and 324.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.76, 1,307.98 and 324.39 is: 486.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.76 : 1,307.98 = 324.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.76/1,307.98 = 324.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.76x = 1,307.98 × 324.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.76x = 424,295.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,295.63/872.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.15

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