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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.99, 1,309.82 and 462.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.99, 1,309.82 and 462.69 is: 693.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.99 : 1,309.82 = 462.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.99/1,309.82 = 462.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.99x = 1,309.82 × 462.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.99x = 606,038.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,038.30/873.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.42

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