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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.68, 1,299.04 and 455.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.68, 1,299.04 and 455.04 is: 682.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.68 : 1,299.04 = 455.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.68/1,299.04 = 455.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.68x = 1,299.04 × 455.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.68x = 591,115.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,115.16/865.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.83

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