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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.40, 1,305.84 and 461

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.40, 1,305.84 and 461 is: 690.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.40 : 1,305.84 = 461 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.40/1,305.84 = 461/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.40x = 1,305.84 × 461
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.40x = 601,992.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,992.24/872.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.04

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