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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.20, 1,293.48 and 451.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.20, 1,293.48 and 451.12 is: 676.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.20 : 1,293.48 = 451.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.20/1,293.48 = 451.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.20x = 1,293.48 × 451.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.20x = 583,514.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,514.70/862.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.77

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