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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.80, 1,316.02 and 466.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.80, 1,316.02 and 466.14 is: 699.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.80 : 1,316.02 = 466.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.80/1,316.02 = 466.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.80x = 1,316.02 × 466.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.80x = 613,449.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,449.56/876.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.65

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