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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.48, 1,311.88 and 485.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.48, 1,311.88 and 485.16 is: 727.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.48 : 1,311.88 = 485.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.48/1,311.88 = 485.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.48x = 1,311.88 × 485.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.48x = 636,471.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,471.70/875.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.00

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