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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.56, 1,294.50 and 451.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.56, 1,294.50 and 451.80 is: 678.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.56 : 1,294.50 = 451.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.56/1,294.50 = 451.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.56x = 1,294.50 × 451.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.56x = 584,855.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,855.10/862.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.05

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