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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.63, 1,310.67 and 325.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.63, 1,310.67 and 325.83 is: 488.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.63 : 1,310.67 = 325.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.63/1,310.67 = 325.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.63x = 1,310.67 × 325.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.63x = 427,055.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,055.61/873.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.83

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