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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.87, 1,297.97 and 455.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.87, 1,297.97 and 455.14 is: 681.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.87 : 1,297.97 = 455.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.87/1,297.97 = 455.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.87x = 1,297.97 × 455.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.87x = 590,754.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,754.38/866.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.48

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