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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.81, 1,300.18 and 457.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.81, 1,300.18 and 457.24 is: 685.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.81 : 1,300.18 = 457.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.81/1,300.18 = 457.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.81x = 1,300.18 × 457.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.81x = 594,493.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,493.90/867.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.05

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