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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.01, 1,308.56 and 461.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.01, 1,308.56 and 461.45 is: 692.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.01 : 1,308.56 = 461.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.01/1,308.56 = 461.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.01x = 1,308.56 × 461.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.01x = 603,835.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,835.98/872.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.46

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