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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.91, 1,310.72 and 325.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.91, 1,310.72 and 325.94 is: 488.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.91 : 1,310.72 = 325.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.91/1,310.72 = 325.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.91x = 1,310.72 × 325.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.91x = 427,217.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,217.72/873.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.86

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