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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.20, 1,308.89 and 325.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.20, 1,308.89 and 325.15 is: 487.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.20 : 1,308.89 = 325.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.20/1,308.89 = 325.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.20x = 1,308.89 × 325.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.20x = 425,583.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,583.12/873.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.38

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