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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.21, 1,310.17 and 462.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.21, 1,310.17 and 462.24 is: 693.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.21 : 1,310.17 = 462.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.21/1,310.17 = 462.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.21x = 1,310.17 × 462.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.21x = 605,612.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,612.98/873.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.55

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