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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.02, 1,311.30 and 489

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.02, 1,311.30 and 489 is: 733.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.02 : 1,311.30 = 489 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.02/1,311.30 = 489/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.02x = 1,311.30 × 489
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.02x = 641,225.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,225.70/874.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.65

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