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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.54, 1,295.88 and 453.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.54, 1,295.88 and 453.76 is: 679.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.54 : 1,295.88 = 453.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.54/1,295.88 = 453.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.54x = 1,295.88 × 453.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.54x = 588,018.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,018.51/865.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.37

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