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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.70, 1,314.20 and 486.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.70, 1,314.20 and 486.05 is: 729.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.70 : 1,314.20 = 486.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.70/1,314.20 = 486.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.70x = 1,314.20 × 486.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.70x = 638,761.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,761.55/875.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.43

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