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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.05, 1,316.01 and 488.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.05, 1,316.01 and 488.03 is: 731.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.05 : 1,316.01 = 488.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.05/1,316.01 = 488.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.05x = 1,316.01 × 488.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.05x = 642,252.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,252.36/878.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.46

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