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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.40, 1,311.86 and 485.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.40, 1,311.86 and 485.57 is: 727.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.40 : 1,311.86 = 485.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.40/1,311.86 = 485.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.40x = 1,311.86 × 485.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.40x = 637,004.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,004.35/875.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.67

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