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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.82, 1,316.36 and 482.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.82, 1,316.36 and 482.40 is: 723.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.82 : 1,316.36 = 482.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.82/1,316.36 = 482.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.82x = 1,316.36 × 482.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.82x = 635,012.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,012.06/877.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.40

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