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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.79, 1,307.63 and 461.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.79, 1,307.63 and 461.01 is: 690.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.79 : 1,307.63 = 461.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.79/1,307.63 = 461.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.79x = 1,307.63 × 461.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.79x = 602,830.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,830.51/872.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.69

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