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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.81, 1,293.21 and 452.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.81, 1,293.21 and 452.14 is: 677.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.81 : 1,293.21 = 452.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.81/1,293.21 = 452.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.81x = 1,293.21 × 452.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.81x = 584,714.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,714.60/862.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.68

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