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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.22, 1,313.94 and 465.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.22, 1,313.94 and 465.26 is: 697.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.22 : 1,313.94 = 465.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.22/1,313.94 = 465.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.22x = 1,313.94 × 465.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.22x = 611,323.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,323.72/876.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.68

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