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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.25, 1,311.96 and 464.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.25, 1,311.96 and 464.27 is: 695.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.25 : 1,311.96 = 464.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.25/1,311.96 = 464.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.25x = 1,311.96 × 464.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.25x = 609,106.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,106.95/875.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.92

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