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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.55, 1,310.77 and 483.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.55, 1,310.77 and 483.48 is: 725.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.55 : 1,310.77 = 483.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.55/1,310.77 = 483.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.55x = 1,310.77 × 483.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.55x = 633,731.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,731.08/873.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.47

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