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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.70, 1,314.14 and 465.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.70, 1,314.14 and 465.19 is: 698.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.70 : 1,314.14 = 465.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.70/1,314.14 = 465.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.70x = 1,314.14 × 465.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.70x = 611,319.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,319.18/875.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.09

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