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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.72, 1,299.28 and 455.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.72, 1,299.28 and 455.10 is: 683.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.72 : 1,299.28 = 455.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.72/1,299.28 = 455.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.72x = 1,299.28 × 455.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.72x = 591,302.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,302.33/865.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.02

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