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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.04, 1,311.39 and 463.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.04, 1,311.39 and 463.29 is: 694.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.04 : 1,311.39 = 463.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.04/1,311.39 = 463.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.04x = 1,311.39 × 463.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.04x = 607,553.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,553.87/875.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.32

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