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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.92, 1,311.14 and 485.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.92, 1,311.14 and 485.10 is: 726.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.92 : 1,311.14 = 485.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.92/1,311.14 = 485.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.92x = 1,311.14 × 485.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.92x = 636,025.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,025.03/874.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.96

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