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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.80, 1,315.64 and 486.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.80, 1,315.64 and 486.72 is: 730.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.80 : 1,315.64 = 486.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.80/1,315.64 = 486.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.80x = 1,315.64 × 486.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.80x = 640,345.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,345.87/876.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.33

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