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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.44, 1,313.22 and 493.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.44, 1,313.22 and 493.12 is: 739.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.44 : 1,313.22 = 493.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.44/1,313.22 = 493.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.44x = 1,313.22 × 493.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.44x = 647,575.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,575.05/875.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.71

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