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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.72, 1,316.96 and 487.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.72, 1,316.96 and 487.68 is: 731.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.72 : 1,316.96 = 487.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.72/1,316.96 = 487.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.72x = 1,316.96 × 487.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.72x = 642,255.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,255.05/877.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.73

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