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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.04, 1,298.64 and 455.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.04, 1,298.64 and 455.07 is: 682.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.04 : 1,298.64 = 455.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.04/1,298.64 = 455.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.04x = 1,298.64 × 455.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.04x = 590,972.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,972.10/866.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.38

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