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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.71, 1,300.43 and 455.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.71, 1,300.43 and 455.74 is: 683.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.71 : 1,300.43 = 455.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.71/1,300.43 = 455.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.71x = 1,300.43 × 455.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.71x = 592,657.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,657.97/866.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.80

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