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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.13, 1,299.58 and 455.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.13, 1,299.58 and 455.17 is: 682.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.13 : 1,299.58 = 455.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.13/1,299.58 = 455.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.13x = 1,299.58 × 455.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.13x = 591,529.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,529.83/866.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.96

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