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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.94, 1,314.41 and 465.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.94, 1,314.41 and 465.45 is: 698.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.94 : 1,314.41 = 465.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.94/1,314.41 = 465.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.94x = 1,314.41 × 465.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.94x = 611,792.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,792.13/875.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.44

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