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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.66, 1,315.30 and 487.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.66, 1,315.30 and 487.08 is: 729.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.66 : 1,315.30 = 487.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.66/1,315.30 = 487.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.66x = 1,315.30 × 487.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.66x = 640,656.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,656.32/877.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.96

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