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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.69, 1,310.76 and 325.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.69, 1,310.76 and 325.88 is: 488.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.69 : 1,310.76 = 325.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.69/1,310.76 = 325.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.69x = 1,310.76 × 325.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.69x = 427,143.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,143.92/873.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.90

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