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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.66, 1,317.04 and 493.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.66, 1,317.04 and 493.18 is: 740.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.66 : 1,317.04 = 493.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.66/1,317.04 = 493.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.66x = 1,317.04 × 493.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.66x = 649,537.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,537.79/877.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.08

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