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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.51, 1,310.22 and 462.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.51, 1,310.22 and 462.74 is: 693.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.51 : 1,310.22 = 462.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.51/1,310.22 = 462.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.51x = 1,310.22 × 462.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.51x = 606,291.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,291.20/874.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.29

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