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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.18, 1,309.88 and 325.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.18, 1,309.88 and 325.76 is: 488.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.18 : 1,309.88 = 325.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.18/1,309.88 = 325.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.18x = 1,309.88 × 325.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.18x = 426,700.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,700.77/873.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.67

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