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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.92, 1,293.48 and 451.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.92, 1,293.48 and 451.62 is: 676.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.92 : 1,293.48 = 451.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.92/1,293.48 = 451.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.92x = 1,293.48 × 451.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.92x = 584,161.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,161.44/862.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.96

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