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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.48, 1,306.38 and 460.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.48, 1,306.38 and 460.76 is: 689.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.48 : 1,306.38 = 460.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.48/1,306.38 = 460.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.48x = 1,306.38 × 460.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.48x = 601,927.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,927.65/872.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.90

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