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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.75, 1,295.02 and 452.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.75, 1,295.02 and 452.18 is: 678.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.75 : 1,295.02 = 452.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.75/1,295.02 = 452.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.75x = 1,295.02 × 452.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.75x = 585,585.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,585.95/862.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.74

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