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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.15, 1,308.80 and 461.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.15, 1,308.80 and 461.87 is: 692.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.15 : 1,308.80 = 461.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.15/1,308.80 = 461.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.15x = 1,308.80 × 461.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.15x = 604,486.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,486.60/873.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.31

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