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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.54, 1,308.93 and 461.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.54, 1,308.93 and 461.60 is: 692.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.54 : 1,308.93 = 461.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.54/1,308.93 = 461.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.54x = 1,308.93 × 461.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.54x = 604,202.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,202.09/872.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.46

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