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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.06, 1,311.09 and 488.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.06, 1,311.09 and 488.86 is: 733.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.06 : 1,311.09 = 488.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.06/1,311.09 = 488.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.06x = 1,311.09 × 488.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.06x = 640,939.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,939.46/874.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.29

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