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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.64, 1,316.82 and 492.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.64, 1,316.82 and 492.88 is: 739.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.64 : 1,316.82 = 492.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.64/1,316.82 = 492.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.64x = 1,316.82 × 492.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.64x = 649,034.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,034.24/877.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.52

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