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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.36, 1,295.52 and 453.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.36, 1,295.52 and 453.52 is: 678.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.36 : 1,295.52 = 453.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.36/1,295.52 = 453.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.36x = 1,295.52 × 453.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.36x = 587,544.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,544.23/865.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.96

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