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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.36, 1,292.52 and 451.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.36, 1,292.52 and 451.52 is: 675.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.36 : 1,292.52 = 451.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.36/1,292.52 = 451.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.36x = 1,292.52 × 451.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.36x = 583,598.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,598.63/863.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.96

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