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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.22, 1,310.94 and 463.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.22, 1,310.94 and 463.26 is: 694.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.22 : 1,310.94 = 463.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.22/1,310.94 = 463.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.22x = 1,310.94 × 463.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.22x = 607,307.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,307.22/874.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.69

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