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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.02, 1,310.90 and 484.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.02, 1,310.90 and 484.42 is: 726.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.02 : 1,310.90 = 484.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.02/1,310.90 = 484.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.02x = 1,310.90 × 484.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.02x = 635,026.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,026.18/874.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.56

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