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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.78, 1,310.25 and 463.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.78, 1,310.25 and 463.11 is: 694.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.78 : 1,310.25 = 463.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.78/1,310.25 = 463.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.78x = 1,310.25 × 463.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.78x = 606,789.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,789.88/873.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.44

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