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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.98, 1,310.72 and 325.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.98, 1,310.72 and 325.85 is: 488.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.98 : 1,310.72 = 325.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.98/1,310.72 = 325.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.98x = 1,310.72 × 325.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.98x = 427,098.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,098.11/873.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.68

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