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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.13, 1,309.31 and 325.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.13, 1,309.31 and 325.16 is: 487.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.13 : 1,309.31 = 325.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.13/1,309.31 = 325.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.13x = 1,309.31 × 325.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.13x = 425,742.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,742.39/873.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.61

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