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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.63, 1,309.50 and 462.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.63, 1,309.50 and 462.33 is: 692.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.63 : 1,309.50 = 462.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.63/1,309.50 = 462.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.63x = 1,309.50 × 462.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.63x = 605,421.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,421.14/873.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.99

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