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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.42, 1,313.11 and 465.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.42, 1,313.11 and 465.75 is: 697.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.42 : 1,313.11 = 465.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.42/1,313.11 = 465.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.42x = 1,313.11 × 465.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.42x = 611,581.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,581.56/876.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.82

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