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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.78, 1,310.13 and 489.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.78, 1,310.13 and 489.30 is: 733.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.78 : 1,310.13 = 489.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.78/1,310.13 = 489.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.78x = 1,310.13 × 489.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.78x = 641,046.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,046.61/873.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.65

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