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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.84, 1,307.91 and 324.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.84, 1,307.91 and 324.88 is: 486.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.84 : 1,307.91 = 324.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.84/1,307.91 = 324.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.84x = 1,307.91 × 324.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.84x = 424,907.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,907.26/872.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.81

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