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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.72, 1,314.07 and 464.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.72, 1,314.07 and 464.69 is: 697.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.72 : 1,314.07 = 464.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.72/1,314.07 = 464.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.72x = 1,314.07 × 464.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.72x = 610,627.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,627.46/875.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.29

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