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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.29, 1,295.24 and 452.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.29, 1,295.24 and 452.42 is: 678.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.29 : 1,295.24 = 452.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.29/1,295.24 = 452.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.29x = 1,295.24 × 452.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.29x = 585,983.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,983.74/863.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.78

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