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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.78, 1,315.49 and 465.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.78, 1,315.49 and 465.93 is: 699.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.78 : 1,315.49 = 465.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.78/1,315.49 = 465.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.78x = 1,315.49 × 465.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.78x = 612,926.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,926.26/876.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.07

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