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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.19, 1,313.55 and 464.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.19, 1,313.55 and 464.61 is: 697.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.19 : 1,313.55 = 464.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.19/1,313.55 = 464.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.19x = 1,313.55 × 464.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.19x = 610,288.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,288.47/875.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.32

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