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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.48, 1,313.64 and 465.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.48, 1,313.64 and 465.72 is: 698.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.48 : 1,313.64 = 465.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.48/1,313.64 = 465.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.48x = 1,313.64 × 465.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.48x = 611,788.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,788.42/876.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.01

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