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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.89, 1,298.02 and 455.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.89, 1,298.02 and 455.16 is: 681.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.89 : 1,298.02 = 455.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.89/1,298.02 = 455.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.89x = 1,298.02 × 455.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.89x = 590,810.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,810.51/866.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.53

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