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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.79, 1,306.13 and 460.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.79, 1,306.13 and 460.01 is: 689.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.79 : 1,306.13 = 460.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.79/1,306.13 = 460.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.79x = 1,306.13 × 460.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.79x = 600,826.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,826.33/871.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.19

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