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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.13, 1,315.70 and 466.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.13, 1,315.70 and 466.57 is: 699.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.13 : 1,315.70 = 466.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.13/1,315.70 = 466.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.13x = 1,315.70 × 466.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.13x = 613,866.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,866.15/877.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.86

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