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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.79, 1,293.53 and 445.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.79, 1,293.53 and 445.87 is: 668.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.79 : 1,293.53 = 445.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.79/1,293.53 = 445.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.79x = 1,293.53 × 445.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.79x = 576,740.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,740.76/862.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.46

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