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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.96, 1,313.08 and 464.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.96, 1,313.08 and 464.18 is: 696.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.96 : 1,313.08 = 464.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.96/1,313.08 = 464.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.96x = 1,313.08 × 464.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.96x = 609,497.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,497.75/874.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.60

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