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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.80, 1,299.94 and 455.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.80, 1,299.94 and 455.72 is: 683.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.80 : 1,299.94 = 455.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.80/1,299.94 = 455.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.80x = 1,299.94 × 455.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.80x = 592,401.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,401.02/866.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.43

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