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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.38, 1,310.26 and 462.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.38, 1,310.26 and 462.43 is: 693.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.38 : 1,310.26 = 462.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.38/1,310.26 = 462.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.38x = 1,310.26 × 462.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.38x = 605,897.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,897.51/873.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.74

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