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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.51, 1,308.72 and 461.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.51, 1,308.72 and 461.74 is: 691.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.51 : 1,308.72 = 461.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.51/1,308.72 = 461.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.51x = 1,308.72 × 461.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.51x = 604,285.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,285.10/873.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.79

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