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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.55, 1,291.78 and 450.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.55, 1,291.78 and 450.84 is: 675.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.55 : 1,291.78 = 450.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.55/1,291.78 = 450.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.55x = 1,291.78 × 450.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.55x = 582,386.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,386.10/861.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.97

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