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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.54, 1,310.06 and 325.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.54, 1,310.06 and 325.42 is: 488.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.54 : 1,310.06 = 325.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.54/1,310.06 = 325.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.54x = 1,310.06 × 325.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.54x = 426,319.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,319.73/873.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.04

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