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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.27, 1,309.10 and 488.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.27, 1,309.10 and 488.25 is: 731.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.27 : 1,309.10 = 488.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.27/1,309.10 = 488.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.27x = 1,309.10 × 488.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.27x = 639,165.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,165.63/873.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.92

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