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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.99, 1,314.37 and 465.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.99, 1,314.37 and 465.03 is: 697.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.99 : 1,314.37 = 465.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.99/1,314.37 = 465.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.99x = 1,314.37 × 465.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.99x = 611,219.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,219.65/875.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.75

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