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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.16, 1,300.74 and 456.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.16, 1,300.74 and 456.22 is: 684.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.16 : 1,300.74 = 456.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.16/1,300.74 = 456.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.16x = 1,300.74 × 456.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.16x = 593,423.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,423.60/867.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.33

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