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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.66, 1,292.67 and 450.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.66, 1,292.67 and 450.72 is: 676.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.66 : 1,292.67 = 450.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.66/1,292.67 = 450.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.66x = 1,292.67 × 450.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.66x = 582,632.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,632.22/861.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.17

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