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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.60, 1,313.40 and 486.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.60, 1,313.40 and 486.80 is: 730.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.60 : 1,313.40 = 486.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.60/1,313.40 = 486.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.60x = 1,313.40 × 486.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.60x = 639,363.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,363.12/875.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.20

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