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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.70, 1,313.92 and 466.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.70, 1,313.92 and 466.02 is: 698.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.70 : 1,313.92 = 466.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.70/1,313.92 = 466.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.70x = 1,313.92 × 466.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.70x = 612,313.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,313.00/876.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.43

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