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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.23, 1,316.52 and 460.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.23, 1,316.52 and 460.35 is: 690.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.23 : 1,316.52 = 460.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.23/1,316.52 = 460.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.23x = 1,316.52 × 460.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.23x = 606,059.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,059.98/877.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.88

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