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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.61, 1,311.72 and 464.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.61, 1,311.72 and 464.19 is: 695.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.61 : 1,311.72 = 464.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.61/1,311.72 = 464.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.61x = 1,311.72 × 464.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.61x = 608,887.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,887.31/875.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.39

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