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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.03, 1,311.61 and 463.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.03, 1,311.61 and 463.74 is: 695.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.03 : 1,311.61 = 463.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.03/1,311.61 = 463.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.03x = 1,311.61 × 463.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.03x = 608,244.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,244.86/875.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.12

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