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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.09, 1,312.98 and 486.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.09, 1,312.98 and 486.27 is: 728.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.09 : 1,312.98 = 486.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.09/1,312.98 = 486.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.09x = 1,312.98 × 486.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.09x = 638,462.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,462.78/876.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.76

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