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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.28, 1,314.90 and 491.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.28, 1,314.90 and 491.56 is: 737.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.28 : 1,314.90 = 491.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.28/1,314.90 = 491.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.28x = 1,314.90 × 491.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.28x = 646,352.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,352.24/876.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.61

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