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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.64, 1,313.81 and 464.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.64, 1,313.81 and 464.90 is: 696.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.64 : 1,313.81 = 464.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.64/1,313.81 = 464.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.64x = 1,313.81 × 464.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.64x = 610,787.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,787.94/876.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.74

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