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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.05, 1,313.02 and 484.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.05, 1,313.02 and 484.98 is: 727.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.05 : 1,313.02 = 484.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.05/1,313.02 = 484.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.05x = 1,313.02 × 484.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.05x = 636,788.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,788.44/875.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.72

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