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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.54, 1,310.16 and 325.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.54, 1,310.16 and 325.52 is: 488.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.54 : 1,310.16 = 325.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.54/1,310.16 = 325.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.54x = 1,310.16 × 325.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.54x = 426,483.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,483.28/873.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.22

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