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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.66, 1,317.03 and 487.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.66, 1,317.03 and 487.96 is: 732.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.66 : 1,317.03 = 487.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.66/1,317.03 = 487.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.66x = 1,317.03 × 487.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.66x = 642,657.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,657.96/877.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.24

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