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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.16, 1,316.28 and 487.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.16, 1,316.28 and 487.46 is: 731.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.16 : 1,316.28 = 487.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.16/1,316.28 = 487.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.16x = 1,316.28 × 487.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.16x = 641,633.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,633.85/877.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.49

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