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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.81, 1,310.72 and 318.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.81, 1,310.72 and 318.56 is: 477.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.81 : 1,310.72 = 318.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.81/1,310.72 = 318.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.81x = 1,310.72 × 318.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.81x = 417,541.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,541.38/873.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.84

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