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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.12, 1,310.96 and 463.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.12, 1,310.96 and 463.69 is: 694.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.12 : 1,310.96 = 463.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.12/1,310.96 = 463.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.12x = 1,310.96 × 463.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.12x = 607,879.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,879.04/875.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.62

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