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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.16, 1,313.92 and 491.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.16, 1,313.92 and 491.52 is: 737.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.16 : 1,313.92 = 491.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.16/1,313.92 = 491.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.16x = 1,313.92 × 491.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.16x = 645,817.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,817.96/876.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.10

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