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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.40, 1,295.01 and 452.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.40, 1,295.01 and 452.37 is: 678.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.40 : 1,295.01 = 452.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.40/1,295.01 = 452.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.40x = 1,295.01 × 452.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.40x = 585,823.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,823.67/863.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.51

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