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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.95, 1,311.13 and 462.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.95, 1,311.13 and 462.84 is: 693.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.95 : 1,311.13 = 462.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.95/1,311.13 = 462.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.95x = 1,311.13 × 462.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.95x = 606,843.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,843.41/874.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.57

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