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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.68, 1,293.58 and 452.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.68, 1,293.58 and 452.04 is: 677.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.68 : 1,293.58 = 452.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.68/1,293.58 = 452.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.68x = 1,293.58 × 452.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.68x = 584,749.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,749.90/862.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.83

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