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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.14, 1,313.06 and 464.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.14, 1,313.06 and 464.40 is: 695.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.14 : 1,313.06 = 464.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.14/1,313.06 = 464.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.14x = 1,313.06 × 464.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.14x = 609,782.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,782.74/876.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.99

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