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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.91, 1,308.59 and 325.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.91, 1,308.59 and 325.11 is: 487.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.91 : 1,308.59 = 325.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.91/1,308.59 = 325.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.91x = 1,308.59 × 325.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.91x = 425,440.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,440.20/872.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.38

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