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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.68, 1,314.90 and 487.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.68, 1,314.90 and 487.26 is: 729.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.68 : 1,314.90 = 487.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.68/1,314.90 = 487.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.68x = 1,314.90 × 487.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.68x = 640,698.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,698.17/877.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.99

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