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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.96, 1,317.62 and 488.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.96, 1,317.62 and 488.22 is: 732.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.96 : 1,317.62 = 488.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.96/1,317.62 = 488.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.96x = 1,317.62 × 488.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.96x = 643,288.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,288.44/877.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.71

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