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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.64, 1,312.30 and 463.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.64, 1,312.30 and 463.90 is: 695.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.64 : 1,312.30 = 463.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.64/1,312.30 = 463.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.64x = 1,312.30 × 463.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.64x = 608,775.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,775.97/875.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.24

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