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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.54, 1,315.31 and 486.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.54, 1,315.31 and 486.86 is: 730.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.54 : 1,315.31 = 486.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.54/1,315.31 = 486.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.54x = 1,315.31 × 486.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.54x = 640,371.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,371.83/876.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.57

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