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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.86, 1,310.66 and 325.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.86, 1,310.66 and 325.92 is: 488.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.86 : 1,310.66 = 325.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.86/1,310.66 = 325.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.86x = 1,310.66 × 325.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.86x = 427,170.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,170.31/873.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.83

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