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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.05, 1,314.53 and 485.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.05, 1,314.53 and 485.97 is: 729.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.05 : 1,314.53 = 485.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.05/1,314.53 = 485.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.05x = 1,314.53 × 485.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.05x = 638,819.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,819.71/876.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.21

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