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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.44, 1,314.72 and 494.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.44, 1,314.72 and 494.12 is: 741.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.44 : 1,314.72 = 494.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.44/1,314.72 = 494.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.44x = 1,314.72 × 494.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.44x = 649,629.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,629.45/876.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.21

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