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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.07, 1,308.92 and 325.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.07, 1,308.92 and 325.18 is: 487.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.07 : 1,308.92 = 325.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.07/1,308.92 = 325.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.07x = 1,308.92 × 325.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.07x = 425,634.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,634.61/873.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.51

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