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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.78, 1,313.99 and 464.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.78, 1,313.99 and 464.93 is: 697.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.78 : 1,313.99 = 464.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.78/1,313.99 = 464.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.78x = 1,313.99 × 464.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.78x = 610,913.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,913.37/875.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.56

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