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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.25, 1,308.74 and 462.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.25, 1,308.74 and 462.28 is: 692.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.25 : 1,308.74 = 462.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.25/1,308.74 = 462.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.25x = 1,308.74 × 462.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.25x = 605,003.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,003.80/873.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.82

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