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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.37, 1,316.87 and 488.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.37, 1,316.87 and 488.52 is: 732.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.37 : 1,316.87 = 488.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.37/1,316.87 = 488.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.37x = 1,316.87 × 488.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.37x = 643,308.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,308.31/878.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.39

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