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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.29, 1,313.01 and 464.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.29, 1,313.01 and 464.23 is: 697.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.29 : 1,313.01 = 464.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.29/1,313.01 = 464.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.29x = 1,313.01 × 464.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.29x = 609,540.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,540.27/874.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.18

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