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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.92, 1,311.21 and 484.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.92, 1,311.21 and 484.02 is: 725.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.92 : 1,311.21 = 484.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.92/1,311.21 = 484.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.92x = 1,311.21 × 484.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.92x = 634,651.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,651.86/874.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.38

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