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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.08, 1,312.08 and 463.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.08, 1,312.08 and 463.96 is: 695.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.08 : 1,312.08 = 463.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.08/1,312.08 = 463.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.08x = 1,312.08 × 463.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.08x = 608,752.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,752.64/875.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.65

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