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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.78, 1,314.63 and 492.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.78, 1,314.63 and 492.30 is: 738.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.78 : 1,314.63 = 492.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.78/1,314.63 = 492.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.78x = 1,314.63 × 492.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.78x = 647,192.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,192.35/876.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.15

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