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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.46, 1,314.12 and 486.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.46, 1,314.12 and 486.64 is: 729.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.46 : 1,314.12 = 486.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.46/1,314.12 = 486.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.46x = 1,314.12 × 486.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.46x = 639,503.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,503.36/876.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.64

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