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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.04, 1,295.13 and 453.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.04, 1,295.13 and 453.26 is: 678.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.04 : 1,295.13 = 453.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.04/1,295.13 = 453.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.04x = 1,295.13 × 453.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.04x = 587,030.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,030.62/865.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.62

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