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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.44, 1,310.22 and 491.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.44, 1,310.22 and 491.12 is: 736.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.44 : 1,310.22 = 491.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.44/1,310.22 = 491.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.44x = 1,310.22 × 491.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.44x = 643,475.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,475.25/873.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.71

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