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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.36, 1,306.62 and 460.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.36, 1,306.62 and 460.96 is: 691.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.36 : 1,306.62 = 460.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.36/1,306.62 = 460.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.36x = 1,306.62 × 460.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.36x = 602,299.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,299.56/871.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.22

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