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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.48, 1,314.88 and 492.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.48, 1,314.88 and 492.16 is: 738.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.48 : 1,314.88 = 492.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.48/1,314.88 = 492.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.48x = 1,314.88 × 492.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.48x = 647,131.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,131.34/876.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.33

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