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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.85, 1,315.85 and 466.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.85, 1,315.85 and 466.28 is: 699.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.85 : 1,315.85 = 466.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.85/1,315.85 = 466.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.85x = 1,315.85 × 466.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.85x = 613,552.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,552.21/876.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.73

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