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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.95, 1,313.01 and 485.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.95, 1,313.01 and 485.24 is: 728.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.95 : 1,313.01 = 485.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.95/1,313.01 = 485.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.95x = 1,313.01 × 485.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.95x = 637,118.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,118.41/874.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.18

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