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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.13, 1,300.08 and 455.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.13, 1,300.08 and 455.56 is: 683.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.13 : 1,300.08 = 455.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.13/1,300.08 = 455.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.13x = 1,300.08 × 455.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.13x = 592,262.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,262.90/866.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.81

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