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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.24, 1,307.38 and 460.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.24, 1,307.38 and 460.68 is: 691.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.24 : 1,307.38 = 460.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.24/1,307.38 = 460.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.24x = 1,307.38 × 460.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.24x = 602,283.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,283.82/871.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.29

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