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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.38, 1,309.80 and 462.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.38, 1,309.80 and 462.44 is: 693.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.38 : 1,309.80 = 462.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.38/1,309.80 = 462.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.38x = 1,309.80 × 462.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.38x = 605,703.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,703.91/873.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.52

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