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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.89, 1,294.37 and 451.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.89, 1,294.37 and 451.74 is: 677.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.89 : 1,294.37 = 451.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.89/1,294.37 = 451.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.89x = 1,294.37 × 451.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.89x = 584,716.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,716.45/862.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.63

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