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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.50, 1,315.02 and 492.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.50, 1,315.02 and 492.02 is: 738.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.50 : 1,315.02 = 492.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.50/1,315.02 = 492.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.50x = 1,315.02 × 492.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.50x = 647,016.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,016.14/876.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.18

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