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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.06, 1,308.93 and 325.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.06, 1,308.93 and 325.26 is: 487.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.06 : 1,308.93 = 325.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.06/1,308.93 = 325.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.06x = 1,308.93 × 325.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.06x = 425,742.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,742.57/873.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.64

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