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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.90, 1,313.85 and 487.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.90, 1,313.85 and 487.10 is: 730.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.90 : 1,313.85 = 487.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.90/1,313.85 = 487.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.90x = 1,313.85 × 487.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.90x = 639,976.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,976.34/875.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.65

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