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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.90, 1,311.74 and 462.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.90, 1,311.74 and 462.96 is: 694.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.90 : 1,311.74 = 462.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.90/1,311.74 = 462.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.90x = 1,311.74 × 462.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.90x = 607,283.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,283.15/873.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.91

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