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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.36, 1,311.72 and 464.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.36, 1,311.72 and 464.90 is: 695.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.36 : 1,311.72 = 464.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.36/1,311.72 = 464.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.36x = 1,311.72 × 464.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.36x = 609,818.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,818.63/876.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.85

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