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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.79, 1,299.04 and 455.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.79, 1,299.04 and 455.32 is: 683.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.79 : 1,299.04 = 455.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.79/1,299.04 = 455.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.79x = 1,299.04 × 455.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.79x = 591,479.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,479.38/865.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.17

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