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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.11, 1,308.84 and 324.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.11, 1,308.84 and 324.92 is: 487.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.11 : 1,308.84 = 324.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.11/1,308.84 = 324.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.11x = 1,308.84 × 324.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.11x = 425,268.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,268.29/873.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.07

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