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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.23, 1,310.10 and 484.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.23, 1,310.10 and 484.41 is: 725.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.23 : 1,310.10 = 484.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.23/1,310.10 = 484.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.23x = 1,310.10 × 484.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.23x = 634,620.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,620.99/874.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.92

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