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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.34, 1,308.66 and 461.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.34, 1,308.66 and 461.82 is: 692.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.34 : 1,308.66 = 461.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.34/1,308.66 = 461.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.34x = 1,308.66 × 461.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.34x = 604,365.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,365.36/872.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.81

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