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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.87, 1,309.59 and 325.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.87, 1,309.59 and 325.10 is: 487.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.87 : 1,309.59 = 325.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.87/1,309.59 = 325.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.87x = 1,309.59 × 325.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.87x = 425,741.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,741.16/872.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.75

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