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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.90, 1,308.74 and 324.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.90, 1,308.74 and 324.93 is: 487.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.90 : 1,308.74 = 324.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.90/1,308.74 = 324.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.90x = 1,308.74 × 324.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.90x = 425,247.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,247.26/872.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.17

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