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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.12, 1,308.60 and 325.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.12, 1,308.60 and 325.02 is: 487.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.12 : 1,308.60 = 325.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.12/1,308.60 = 325.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.12x = 1,308.60 × 325.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.12x = 425,321.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,321.17/873.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.13

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