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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.37, 1,315.37 and 487.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.37, 1,315.37 and 487.52 is: 730.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.37 : 1,315.37 = 487.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.37/1,315.37 = 487.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.37x = 1,315.37 × 487.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.37x = 641,260.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,260.17/877.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.89

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