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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.76, 1,309.65 and 325.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.76, 1,309.65 and 325.32 is: 488.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.76 : 1,309.65 = 325.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.76/1,309.65 = 325.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.76x = 1,309.65 × 325.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.76x = 426,055.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,055.34/872.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.17

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