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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.22, 1,313.51 and 464.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.22, 1,313.51 and 464.49 is: 697.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.22 : 1,313.51 = 464.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.22/1,313.51 = 464.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.22x = 1,313.51 × 464.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.22x = 610,109.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,109.94/875.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.09

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