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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.59, 1,293.44 and 450.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.59, 1,293.44 and 450.72 is: 675.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.59 : 1,293.44 = 450.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.59/1,293.44 = 450.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.59x = 1,293.44 × 450.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.59x = 582,977.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,977.02/862.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.84

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