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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.69, 1,311.07 and 463.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.69, 1,311.07 and 463.14 is: 694.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.69 : 1,311.07 = 463.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.69/1,311.07 = 463.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.69x = 1,311.07 × 463.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.69x = 607,208.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,208.96/873.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.99

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