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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.72, 1,311.12 and 325.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.72, 1,311.12 and 325.89 is: 489.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.72 : 1,311.12 = 325.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.72/1,311.12 = 325.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.72x = 1,311.12 × 325.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.72x = 427,280.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,280.90/873.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.04

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