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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.84, 1,308.18 and 461.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.84, 1,308.18 and 461.70 is: 691.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.84 : 1,308.18 = 461.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.84/1,308.18 = 461.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.84x = 1,308.18 × 461.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.84x = 603,986.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,986.71/872.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.98

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