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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.24, 1,311.18 and 490.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.24, 1,311.18 and 490.76 is: 735.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.24 : 1,311.18 = 490.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.24/1,311.18 = 490.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.24x = 1,311.18 × 490.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.24x = 643,474.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,474.70/875.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.20

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