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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.98, 1,309.75 and 325.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.98, 1,309.75 and 325.24 is: 487.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.98 : 1,309.75 = 325.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.98/1,309.75 = 325.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.98x = 1,309.75 × 325.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.98x = 425,979.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,979.00/872.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.96

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