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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.90, 1,301.93 and 456.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.90, 1,301.93 and 456.78 is: 685.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.90 : 1,301.93 = 456.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.90/1,301.93 = 456.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.90x = 1,301.93 × 456.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.90x = 594,695.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,695.59/867.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.21

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