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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.68, 1,309.64 and 325.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.68, 1,309.64 and 325.52 is: 487.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.68 : 1,309.64 = 325.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.68/1,309.64 = 325.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.68x = 1,309.64 × 325.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.68x = 426,314.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,314.01/873.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.95

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