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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.88, 1,310.79 and 325.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.88, 1,310.79 and 325.73 is: 488.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.88 : 1,310.79 = 325.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.88/1,310.79 = 325.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.88x = 1,310.79 × 325.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.88x = 426,963.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,963.63/873.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.58

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