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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.54, 1,312.10 and 464.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.54, 1,312.10 and 464.52 is: 696.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.54 : 1,312.10 = 464.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.54/1,312.10 = 464.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.54x = 1,312.10 × 464.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.54x = 609,496.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,496.69/875.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.14

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