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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.94, 1,315.02 and 465.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.94, 1,315.02 and 465.97 is: 698.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.94 : 1,315.02 = 465.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.94/1,315.02 = 465.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.94x = 1,315.02 × 465.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.94x = 612,759.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,759.87/876.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.75

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