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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.18, 1,293.97 and 452.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.18, 1,293.97 and 452.60 is: 678.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.18 : 1,293.97 = 452.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.18/1,293.97 = 452.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.18x = 1,293.97 × 452.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.18x = 585,650.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,650.82/863.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.48

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