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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.03, 1,314.56 and 486.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.03, 1,314.56 and 486.36 is: 729.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.03 : 1,314.56 = 486.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.03/1,314.56 = 486.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.03x = 1,314.56 × 486.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.03x = 639,349.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,349.40/876.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.82

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