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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.41, 1,210.86 and 494.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.41, 1,210.86 and 494.16 is: 681.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.41 : 1,210.86 = 494.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.41/1,210.86 = 494.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.41x = 1,210.86 × 494.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.41x = 598,358.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,358.58/877.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.96

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