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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.29, 1,309.20 and 483.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.29, 1,309.20 and 483.86 is: 724.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.29 : 1,309.20 = 483.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.29/1,309.20 = 483.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.29x = 1,309.20 × 483.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.29x = 633,463.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,463.61/874.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.54

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