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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.80, 1,308.56 and 324.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.80, 1,308.56 and 324.98 is: 487.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.80 : 1,308.56 = 324.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.80/1,308.56 = 324.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.80x = 1,308.56 × 324.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.80x = 425,255.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,255.83/872.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.23

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