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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.47, 1,315.29 and 465.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.47, 1,315.29 and 465.91 is: 699.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.47 : 1,315.29 = 465.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.47/1,315.29 = 465.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.47x = 1,315.29 × 465.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.47x = 612,797.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,797.86/876.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.17

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