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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.66, 1,315.17 and 465.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.66, 1,315.17 and 465.68 is: 698.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.66 : 1,315.17 = 465.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.66/1,315.17 = 465.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.66x = 1,315.17 × 465.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.66x = 612,451.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,451.65/876.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.62

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