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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.94, 1,319.61 and 494.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.94, 1,319.61 and 494.46 is: 742.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.94 : 1,319.61 = 494.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.94/1,319.61 = 494.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.94x = 1,319.61 × 494.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.94x = 652,494.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,494.36/878.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.37

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