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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.72, 1,302.29 and 457.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.72, 1,302.29 and 457.11 is: 686.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.72 : 1,302.29 = 457.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.72/1,302.29 = 457.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.72x = 1,302.29 × 457.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.72x = 595,287.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,287.50/867.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.04

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