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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.09, 1,308.66 and 462.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.09, 1,308.66 and 462.31 is: 692.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.09 : 1,308.66 = 462.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.09/1,308.66 = 462.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.09x = 1,308.66 × 462.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.09x = 605,001.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,001.60/874.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.15

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