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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.79, 1,294.61 and 452.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.79, 1,294.61 and 452.25 is: 678.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.79 : 1,294.61 = 452.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.79/1,294.61 = 452.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.79x = 1,294.61 × 452.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.79x = 585,485.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,485.11/862.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.60

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