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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.68, 1,309.56 and 462.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.68, 1,309.56 and 462.12 is: 693.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.68 : 1,309.56 = 462.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.68/1,309.56 = 462.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.68x = 1,309.56 × 462.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.68x = 605,173.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,173.87/872.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.47

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