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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.69, 1,311.21 and 462.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.69, 1,311.21 and 462.93 is: 694.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.69 : 1,311.21 = 462.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.69/1,311.21 = 462.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.69x = 1,311.21 × 462.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.69x = 606,998.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,998.45/873.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.75

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