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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.29, 1,313.34 and 464.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.29, 1,313.34 and 464.32 is: 696.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.29 : 1,313.34 = 464.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.29/1,313.34 = 464.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.29x = 1,313.34 × 464.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.29x = 609,810.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,810.03/875.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.69

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