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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.66, 1,314.04 and 491.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.66, 1,314.04 and 491.18 is: 737.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.66 : 1,314.04 = 491.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.66/1,314.04 = 491.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.66x = 1,314.04 × 491.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.66x = 645,430.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,430.17/875.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.08

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