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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.62, 1,312.25 and 464.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.62, 1,312.25 and 464.32 is: 695.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.62 : 1,312.25 = 464.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.62/1,312.25 = 464.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.62x = 1,312.25 × 464.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.62x = 609,298.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,298.52/875.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.85

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