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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.26, 1,316.52 and 460.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.26, 1,316.52 and 460.32 is: 690.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.26 : 1,316.52 = 460.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.26/1,316.52 = 460.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.26x = 1,316.52 × 460.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.26x = 606,020.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,020.49/877.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.81

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