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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.12, 1,308.86 and 461.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.12, 1,308.86 and 461.91 is: 692.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.12 : 1,308.86 = 461.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.12/1,308.86 = 461.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.12x = 1,308.86 × 461.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.12x = 604,570.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,570.13/873.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.43

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