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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.94, 1,309.91 and 462.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.94, 1,309.91 and 462.45 is: 693.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.94 : 1,309.91 = 462.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.94/1,309.91 = 462.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.94x = 1,309.91 × 462.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.94x = 605,765.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,765.57/872.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.94

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