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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.74, 1,308.50 and 461.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.74, 1,308.50 and 461.90 is: 692.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.74 : 1,308.50 = 461.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.74/1,308.50 = 461.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.74x = 1,308.50 × 461.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.74x = 604,396.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,396.15/872.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.53

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