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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.96, 1,316.12 and 487.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.96, 1,316.12 and 487.22 is: 731.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.96 : 1,316.12 = 487.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.96/1,316.12 = 487.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.96x = 1,316.12 × 487.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.96x = 641,230.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,230.97/876.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.20

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