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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.24, 1,310.38 and 462.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.24, 1,310.38 and 462.68 is: 694.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.24 : 1,310.38 = 462.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.24/1,310.38 = 462.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.24x = 1,310.38 × 462.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.24x = 606,286.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,286.62/873.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.30

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